Director, Risk Management and Compliance
LifePoint Health
Las Cruces, NM · Posted November 2, 2026
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Your experience matters At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Director (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Department/Unit Summary Provides strategic leadership for the organization's Quality, Risk Management, and Medical Staff functions, overseeing clinical risk programs, claims management, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. Responsible for developing departmental goals and standards, directing operational performance, patient care quality, audits, staffing, budgeting, and compliance activities. Collaborates across the organization to ensure regulatory readiness, drive continuous improvement, foster professional development, and support excellence throughout the continuum of care.
How you’ll contribute You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: • 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
Qualifications and requirements Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school. MSN, Healthcare Administration, and MBA strongly preferred. Additional requirements include: • BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire. • Prior acute healthcare risk management experience is preferred and can substitute for the leadership experience. • Must have at least 5 years experience in Nursing with at least 3 years as a Director/Manager. • Experience working in a for-profit hospital strongly preferred. Previous Director level experience preferred. • Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification preferred upon hire and required within three years of employment.
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.”