Director of Quality/Risk
On-siteOttumwa, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Govern the facility's regulatory compliance programs and lead quality and performance improvement across all service lines, including facilitating the PI program, managing accreditation and survey readiness, overseeing infection prevention, and administering the electronic education platform. Manage the full risk lifecycle by tracking incidents, conducting root cause analysis and FMEA, handling claims management, and participating in credentialing and loss prevention activities. Directly supervise Quality Staff and a Clinical Educator while serving as the Patient Safety Field Manager and representing the facility in depositions and litigation support. Report directly to the CNO with visibility to the Board of Directors.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing or a healthcare-related field
- Active RN licensure (Iowa is a compact license state)
- Minimum five years of leadership or management experience in a healthcare setting, with meaningful exposure to nursing, risk, and/or quality improvement
- Strong working knowledge of Joint Commission standards, CMS regulations, and applicable accrediting and licensure frameworks
- CPPS certification required within one year of hire
Desired Qualifications
- CPHQ preferred
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