Senior Director, Nursing Risk & Compliance

At Best Recruiters Ltd; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

At Best Recruiters Ltd in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead the hospital's risk management program and serve as Compliance and Ethics Officer. Reporting to the CNO, you will work with leaders, providers, and frontline staff to identify, mitigate, and prevent risks and implement sustained corrective actions.

This senior leadership role requires a NM RN license, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, at least 5 years of nursing experience including 3 years in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• New Mexico RN license.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 3 years as a director or manager.
• Risk management experience required.
• CPHRM certification preferred at hire and required within three years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the risk management program for the hospital and affiliated clinics.
• Identify, prevent, and mitigate risks and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate investigations, interviews, and records in potential or active litigation.
• Train leaders, providers, and staff on risk management and incident reporting.
• Advise on informed consent, documentation standards, and disclosure practices.
• Oversee insurance policies and claims management for professional and general liability.
• Serve as the facility's Compliance and Ethics Officer.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

At Best Recruiters Ltd in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead the hospital's risk management program and serve as Compliance and Ethics Officer. Reporting to the CNO, you will work with leaders, providers, and frontline staff to identify, mitigate, and prevent risks and implement sustained corrective actions.

This senior leadership role requires a NM RN license, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, at least 5 years of nursing experience including 3 years in a