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Director of Risk Management - Hospital Compliance

Location: Las Cruces, NM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000 to $150,000 per year
Relocation: Partial relocation package available

Lead hospital risk management and serve as the facility’s Compliance and Ethics Officer, protecting patients, staff, and the organization.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Active New Mexico RN license
• 5+ years of nursing experience, including 3+ years as a director or manager
• Healthcare risk management experience
• Strong collaboration and training skills

What You’ll Do

• Lead the hospital risk management program, focused on identifying, avoiding, and reducing risk
• Partner with leadership, providers, and staff on risk solutions
• Manage litigation-related activities, including investigations, interviews, and legal documentation
• Train staff on risk processes and incident reporting
• Advise on informed consent, documentation standards, and disclosure practices
• Oversee professional liability, general liability, and property insurance claims
• Serve as the facility’s Compliance and Ethics Officer

Nice-to-Haves

• CPHRM certification (required within 3 years of hire)
• Hospital compliance program leadership experience
• Patient safety or quality improvement background

Compensation and Benefits

• $120,000 to $150,000 per year
• Partial relocation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and retirement plans
• Paid time off

About the Company
Our client is a hospital in southern New Mexico committed to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical care.

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.