Senior Director of Quality | Registered Nurse
Job Description
Senior Director – Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
Registered Professional Nurse License Mandatory
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Executive Leadership | Permanent | Relocation Assistance Offered
A nationally recognized healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance to provide strategic leadership across quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, accreditation, and performance improvement initiatives.
This executive leader will play a critical role in driving clinical excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, improving patient outcomes, and advancing organizational quality metrics across a large integrated healthcare system.
Compensation
- $250,000+ Base Salary
- 20% Annual Performance Bonus
- Comprehensive Executive Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Available
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, and Risk Management initiatives.
- Develop and execute quality improvement strategies that improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
- Oversee regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.
- Direct credentialing, peer review, and quality governance activities.
- Partner with executive leadership to achieve CMS, NCQA, and Joint Commission quality goals.
- Drive continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives utilizing data analytics and evidence-based practices.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams focused on patient safety, clinical excellence, and organizational performance.
- Manage departmental budgets and strategic planning initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Master's Degree in:
- Healthcare Administration
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Business Administration
- or related field
(Bachelor's degree with significant additional experience may also be considered.)
Experience
- 8+ years in Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, Risk Management, or related leadership.
- 6+ years leading large teams with direct reports.
- Experience managing operational and project budgets.
- Strong background in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), databases, and performance analytics.
Required Executive Experience
Candidates must possess experience in:
- Executive Quality Leadership within a large hospital or integrated healthcare system
- Health Plan Quality
- Clinical Operations
- Patient Safety
- Risk Management
- Credentialing
- Peer Review
- Quality Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Joint Commission Survey Readiness
- NCQA Accreditation & Outcomes
- CMS Five-Star Quality Programs
- HEDIS Metrics & Performance Improvement
Licensure & Certifications
- Active Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) License (or ability to obtain)
- Must obtain one of the following within 24 months:
- Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
