RN Risk Management Specialist - Patient Safety & Compliance

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Health benefits (medical, dental, 5V)

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Life/ disability insurance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead risk management efforts and promote patient safety across the organization.

The role involves designing and overseeing risk programs, investigating events and claims, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance. RN license + nursing experience required; certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license.
• Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Claims Management and/or Risk Management certification preferred.
• In lieu of RN license, 3–5 years of claims/risk management experience in an acute care facility.
• Three years of RN experience or a combination of nursing/claims/risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs, coordinates, and oversees the hospital's risk management program to promote patient safety, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction.
• Investigates and manages potentially compensable events, claims, and litigation; develops and implements risk management policies and corrective actions.
• Collaborates with administration, medical staff, corporate representatives, regulatory agencies, insurers, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Risk management

Patient safety

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Tools

None

Job description

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead risk management efforts and promote patient safety across the organization.

The role involves designing and overseeing risk programs, investigating events and claims, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance. RN license + nursing experience required; certifications preferred.