Director (RN) Risk Management

Department/Unit Summary

The Director of Risk plays a key role in coordinating multiple facets of the overall risk management process. They manage risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation by collaborating with all levels of leadership, provider, front end staff and other stakeholders. They manage the evolving needs of active litigation cases to include investigations, interviews, depositions, gathering of legal hold records and other needs as determined by legal counsel. They are responsible for training leaders, providers and various hospital staff on the risk management program and reporting of incidents. They also serve as the Compliance and Ethics Officer for the facility.

Responsible for

• Overall risk management program of the hospital and affiliated clinics
• Serving as the Compliance and Ethics Officer for the facility

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school
• MSN, Healthcare Administration, and MBA preferred
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire
• Prior acute healthcare risk management experience preferred
• At least five years' experience in Nursing with at least three years as a Director/Manager
• Experience working in a for-profit hospital strongly preferred
• Previous Director level experience preferred

What We Offer

• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

About Our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.