Director of Nursing Risk Management

About the Company

An acute care hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead the risk management program for the hospital and its affiliated clinics. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Director will work with hospital leaders, providers, and frontline staff to identify and mitigate risks and implement corrective actions. The Director also serves as the facility’s Compliance and Ethics Officer.

The Company Offers

• Level: Senior leadership.
• Vacancies: 1.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
• Relocation assistance: Partial relocation assistance is available.
• Visa sponsorship: Not available.
• Travel: Not required.

Job Description

Lead the risk management program for the hospital and its affiliated clinics.

Work with leaders, providers, frontline staff, and other stakeholders to identify, prevent, and mitigate risks and implement corrective actions that can be sustained over time.

Coordinate work on potential and active litigation matters, including investigations, interviews, depositions, and collection of records subject to legal hold, as directed by legal counsel.

Train hospital leaders, providers, and staff on the risk management program and incident reporting.

Advise on informed consent, documentation standards, disclosure practices, and professional liability exposure.

Oversee the facility’s insurance policies and claims management activities for professional liability, general liability, and property.

Serve as the facility’s Compliance and Ethics Officer.

Employment Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• New Mexico RN license.

At least 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 3 years as a director or manager. Prior risk management experience in an acute care setting is preferred and may substitute for the leadership experience requirement.

Risk management experience is required.

Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification is preferred at hire and required within three years of employment.

More Information

Industry: Healthcare, acute care, and healthcare risk management.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. The position is subject to applicable OFCCP and EEOC requirements.

Agency Selection Process

Initial interview. AT BEST RECRUITERS LTD conducts the initial interview.

Candidate representation. Upon approval, the candidate signs the GDPR Declaration, Employment Mediation Agreement, and Declaration of Representation confirming that they have not already applied for this vacancy.

Candidate presentation. The agency presents the candidate’s profile to the employer after receiving explicit written consent and coordinates the employer interviews once the employer confirms.

Employer Interview Process

• Virtual interview with the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Virtual interview with hospital leadership.
• Selected candidates are invited to an on-site interview and a tour of the facility and department in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
• Before starting employment, the selected candidate completes the employment agreement and required documents.