Director of Risk Management – RN

Director of Risk Management RN

Las Cruces New Mexico

Salary Range: $120000$150000
Relocation Assistance Up to $10000

An outstanding leadership opportunity is available for an experienced RN Director of Risk Management to join a respected acute care hospital in Las Cruces New Mexico.

This is a highly visible leadership position with responsibility for the hospitals comprehensive Risk Management Compliance and Ethics programs including oversight of affiliated clinics. Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer the Director will partner closely with hospital executives physicians clinical leaders frontline staff legal counsel and other key stakeholders to identify organizational risk strengthen patient safety manage active litigation and promote a proactive culture of compliance and risk prevention.

Were seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who brings a strong combination of hospital risk management expertise clinical knowledge leadership experience and sound judgment. This position requires someone who can effectively navigate complex clinical regulatory legal and operational issues while building credibility across all levels of the organization.

The Director of Risk Management is responsible for the overall development implementation administration and effectiveness of the hospitals risk management program.

This leader will proactively identify potential areas of clinical and organizational risk investigate incidents develop mitigation strategies oversee risk-related education and collaborate with legal counsel regarding claims and active litigation.

The Director also serves as the facilitys Compliance and Ethics Officer making this an important leadership position within the hospitals overall quality safety regulatory and compliance structure.

• Provide leadership and oversight for the hospitals comprehensive risk management program and affiliated clinics.
• Identify evaluate investigate and mitigate clinical and organizational risks.
• Develop strategies designed to prevent adverse events and reduce organizational exposure.
• Analyze incidents trends claims and other risk indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership physicians nursing leaders and department managers regarding risk-related concerns.
• Promote a proactive culture of patient safety transparency accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain risk management policies procedures standards and reporting processes.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up and corrective action related to identified risks and adverse events.

• Coordinate hospital activities associated with active litigation and potential claims.
• Conduct and coordinate investigations related to incidents claims and legal matters.
• Participate in interviews and preparation for depositions as appropriate.
• Work closely with legal counsel regarding ongoing litigation and risk-related matters.
• Coordinate the identification preservation and collection of legal hold records.
• Gather documentation and other information requested by legal counsel.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation throughout investigations and litigation processes.
• Serve as a key liaison between hospital leadership clinical staff and legal counsel.

• Serve as the facilitys Compliance and Ethics Officer.
• Support organizational compliance with applicable federal and state regulations accreditation standards hospital policies and ethical requirements.
• Identify potential compliance concerns and coordinate appropriate investigation and follow-up.
• Educate leaders physicians and staff regarding compliance expectations and reporting responsibilities.
• Promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical decision-making and appropriate reporting of concerns.

• Develop and provide education regarding the hospitals risk management program.
• Educate physicians nursing leaders department managers and frontline employees regarding incident identification and reporting.
• Provide guidance to leaders regarding risk prevention documentation disclosure and other risk-related issues.
• Maintain awareness of emerging healthcare risk management trends regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer and executive leadership on risk reduction and patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality Nursing Medical Staff Compliance Legal and other departments to address organizational risks.
• Utilize risk data and incident trends to develop meaningful performance improvement initiatives.
• Support investigations and root-cause analysis when appropriate.
• Provide leadership recommendations based on identified trends regulatory requirements and organizational risk exposure.

• Current New Mexico RN license or qualifying multistate/Compact RN license required.
• Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional nursing experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of Director or Manager-level leadership experience preferred.
• Healthcare Risk Management experience is required.
• Strong understanding of clinical risk patient safety regulatory compliance incident investigation and healthcare operations.

Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification is preferred at the time of hire.

Candidates who do not currently hold the CPHRM must obtain certification within three years of employment.

The strongest candidates will bring:

• Acute care hospital Risk Management experience.
• Previous Director-level Risk Management experience.
• Experience managing claims and active healthcare litigation.
• Experience conducting clinical or organizational risk investigations.
• Experience collaborating directly with healthcare legal counsel.
• Compliance and Ethics experience.
• Experience within a for-profit acute care hospital environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Experience educating physicians leaders and clinical staff regarding risk management practices.

Prior acute care healthcare risk management experience may be considered in place of some traditional leadership experience depending on the candidates overall background.

Were seeking a clinically credible RN leader who understands both the patient care environment and the complexities of hospital risk management.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Recognize potential clinical and organizational risk before it becomes a larger problem.
• Conduct thorough objective and confidential investigations.
• Work effectively with physicians nurses executives attorneys and frontline employees.
• Navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Effectively manage litigation-related requests and legal documentation.
• Translate complex risk and compliance requirements into practical guidance for hospital leaders and staff.
• Educate employees and physicians on incident reporting and risk prevention.
• Analyze patterns and trends to identify opportunities for organizational improvement.
• Maintain composure and credibility when dealing with complex or high-risk situations.
• Balance patient safety regulatory requirements legal considerations and operational realities.

Base Salary: $120000$150000

The organization also offers:

• Relocation assistance up to $10000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Support for continued advancement in healthcare leadership

This is much more than a traditional nursing leadership position. The Director will have organization-wide visibility and the opportunity to influence patient safety clinical risk compliance litigation management and organizational performance across the hospital and its affiliated clinics.

Youll report directly to the Chief Nursing Officer and work closely with executive leadership physicians clinical teams and legal counsel providing significant exposure to senior-level hospital operations.

For an experienced RN Risk Manageror a current healthcare Risk Director looking for greater responsibilitythis is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a comprehensive hospital risk program while joining an organization willing to provide competitive compensation and relocation assistance.

Qualified RN Risk Management leaders interested in this confidential opportunity in Las Cruces New Mexico are encouraged to apply.