RN Manager, Risk Management

Memorial Physician Practices; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Paid time off & illness bank

Life & disability insurance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM seeks an experienced Director of Risk to lead the hospital's risk management program and serve as Compliance and Ethics Officer. You will coordinate risk identification, mitigation, and policy guidance across clinical and administrative teams, ensuring safe patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license with a Bachelor’s in Nursing, plus 5+ years of nursing experience and 3+ years in a Director/Manager role.

Qualifications

• RN license in current state.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing from accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee risk management programs across the hospital and affiliated clinics.
• Lead training for leaders, providers and staff on risk management, disclosure, and incident reporting.
• Manage investigations, legal holds, depositions, and coordination with legal counsel.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Compliance

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Your experience matters
At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary
The Director of Risk plays a key role in coordinating multiple facets of the overall risk management process. They manage risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation by collaborating with all levels of leadership, provider, front end staff and other stakeholders to implement sustainable corrective actions. They manage the evolving needs of potential and active litigation cases to include investigations, interviews, depositions, gathering of legal hold records and other needs as determined by legal counsel. They are responsible for training leaders, providers and various hospital staff on the risk management program and reporting of incidents. Responsible for the overall risk management program of the hospital and affiliated clinics. Provide consultation regarding informed consent, documentation standards, disclosure practices, professional liability exposure, and oversee the facility's insurance policies for professional liability, general liability, and property claims management activities. They also serve as the Compliance and Ethics Officer for the facility.

How you'll contribute
You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Prior acute healthcare risk management experience is preferred and can substitute for the leadership experience.
• Must have at least 5 years' experience in Nursing with at least 3 years as a Director/Manager.
• Experience working in a for-profit hospital strongly preferred. Previous Director level experience preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification preferred upon hire and required within three years of employment.

About our Health System
Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement
"Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthery. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.