Senior Director of Quality | Registered Nurse

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) 

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