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Risk Management Specialist Risk Management

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Req ID 7416-13374 Post Date Nov. 26, 2024 CategoryAdministrative FacilityMemorial Medical Center
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Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital offering a spectrum of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Where We Are

From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer’s markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement and historic proportions of fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions, outstanding educational system, and friendly people.

Why Choose Us

    • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
    • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
    • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
    • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
    • Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
    • And much more…

Position Summary: RN - Registered Nurse

Design and coordinates a comprehensive risk management program.

Acts as a resource for current knowledge and appropriate methodology for effective risk management to the Medical Center and all departments.

Reviews, coordinates and develops department risk management policies and procedures.

Reviews, coordinates and develops the Medical Center's policies and procedures pertinent to risk management.

Maintains liaison with Medical Center administration, staff, Medical Staff and corporate representatives to assure that the lines of communication are kept open for feedback.

Investigates, analyzes, documents, and recommends course of action on potentially compensable events, claims and litigation.

Implements claim handling actions authorized by the Risk Management Committee, Administration and Corporate Risk Management.

Identifies risk reduction opportunities and recommends and implements risk reduction projects.

Identifies staff education needs relevant to Risk Management.

Provides education through presentations, development of educational material such as posters and handouts, and arranges for and coordinates education from outside sources such as teleconferences, speakers, etc.

Works cooperatively with Medical Center Administration, corporate representatives and staff to comply with state and federal regulatory requirements (i.e., NM Department of Health, CMS, EMTALA, SMDA, etc).

Actively participates in Medical Center formal and ad hoc committees and work teams.

Develops and maintains systems for regularly managing information relevant to the risk management program.

Communicates effectively and directly with external organizations (i.e. insurance representative, adjuster and attorneys).


Minimum Requirements

  • Current License as an RN in New Mexico or compact License required.
  • Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Preferred.
  • Claims Management and/or Risk Management Certification Preferred.
  • Three years of experience as an RN or a combination of (3) years of nursing/claims/Risk Management experience required.

EEOC Statement:

Memorial Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.


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