Director of Risk   
Salary: $125,000 – $150,000   
Location: Las Cruces, NM (On-site)   
Employment Type: Full-Time (Exempt)   
Work Type: In-Person   
Relocation: Partial (Relocation assistance up to $10K)   
Visa Sponsorship: Not supported   
 
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life insurance, retirement options, paid time off, and additional benefits   
 
Qualifications:
Must possess a bachelor's degree in nursing. MSN, Healthcare Administration, and MBA strongly preferred   
Licensure: Current (or eligible) New Mexico RN license required   
  
Experience:   
Five years of healthcare experience with at least three years of experience in a leadership role   
Prior acute healthcare risk management experience is preferred and can substitute for leadership experience   
Experience working in a for-profit hospital strongly preferred   
Must possess strong human relations and interpersonal skills   
  
Must-Haves:
Current (or eligible) New Mexico RN license   
Five years of healthcare experience with at least three years in a leadership role   
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required   
Experience working in a for-profit hospital strongly preferred   

Nice-To-Haves:  
Experience facilitating relationships with providers   
Ethics & Compliance experience   
  
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Director of Risk to lead and manage all aspects of the organization’s risk management program. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risk across the hospital and affiliated clinics, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting overall operational integrity.   

The Director of Risk will coordinate risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation strategies by collaborating with leadership, providers, front-end staff, and other key stakeholders. This includes managing active litigation cases, conducting investigations, coordinating interviews and depositions, and gathering legal documentation as required by legal counsel.   

This role is responsible for training leaders, providers, and staff on risk management practices, incident reporting, and compliance standards. The Director will oversee the full risk management program, ensuring processes are in place to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

In addition, this position serves as the Compliance and Ethics Officer for the facility, ensuring that all practices align with applicable regulations and ethical standards. The Director will work closely with leadership to maintain a proactive, compliant, and responsive risk environment.   

This is a full-time exempt position that requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex and sensitive situations in a fast-paced healthcare setting.   
 
EEOC  
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. 

 

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