Director of Clinical Quality & Patient Safety (RN)
Jamie Grayem, Modesto, California, United States, 95351
Director of Clinical Quality & Patient Safety (RN)
Modesto, CA, US
Compensation Range (Base) $225,000 - $300,000 / year + 20% Bonus + Paid Relocation +
Signing Bonus
The Director of Clinical Quality & Patient Safety (RN) is a high-impact, experienced executive leader accountable for providing comprehensive strategic oversight and guidance for all clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance programs across the assigned service area. This Director must possess a Registered Nurse (RN) license and expert experience in High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles. The role drives superior clinical outcomes by directing accreditation efforts, championing evidence-based medicine, managing critical safety events, and partnering directly with medical staff leadership to ensure best-in-class performance and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications & Experience Must-Haves (Critical Skills & Credentials) RN (Registered Nurse) License
(Required due to the clinical nature of the oversight). HRO (High Reliability Organization) Training/Experience. CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) or equivalent Quality Certification
(required within 24 months of hire). Master's Degree
in Business, Health Care, Public Administration, or a directly related field. 10 years of experience
in quality or clinical settings, specifically with
Clinical Quality management experience. Core Responsibilities & Expertise Strategic & Operational Quality Leadership:
Provide strategic leadership and management
for all quality initiatives, ensuring the use of
Evidence-Based Guidelines
and Daily Management Systems (DMS) to optimize clinical outcomes. Regulatory Compliance:
Direct and manage all
accreditation, licensing, and regulatory activities , ensuring system-wide compliance and maintaining
continuous survey readiness
with bodies like
Joint Commission, CMS, and CDPH . Risk & Safety Management:
Oversee and be accountable
for all patient safety programs. Direct overall
risk management efforts , including serving as the
primary contact during significant event management
and utilizing tools like
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
and
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
to mitigate future clinical risk and medical errors. Infection Control:
Direct and oversee infection prevention and control programs , including consulting on environmental design and managing outbreak containment. Data-Driven Decision Making:
Act as a subject matter expert in interpreting clinical data, claims, and vital statistics to guide long-term strategy. Oversee systems for data management and ensure the quality improvement monitoring agenda is data-driven. Team Leadership:
Experience leading teams , fostering talent development, and partnering with medical staff to support peer review and practitioner performance. Experience (Minimum Years Required) Minimum ten (10) years
of experience in clinical and management roles in a healthcare setting. Minimum nine (9) years
of experience in a leadership role (with or without direct reports). Minimum four (4) years
of experience managing operational or project budgets. Preferred Skills Performance Improvement (PI) trainings or certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Modesto, CA, US
Compensation Range (Base) $225,000 - $300,000 / year + 20% Bonus + Paid Relocation +
Signing Bonus
The Director of Clinical Quality & Patient Safety (RN) is a high-impact, experienced executive leader accountable for providing comprehensive strategic oversight and guidance for all clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance programs across the assigned service area. This Director must possess a Registered Nurse (RN) license and expert experience in High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles. The role drives superior clinical outcomes by directing accreditation efforts, championing evidence-based medicine, managing critical safety events, and partnering directly with medical staff leadership to ensure best-in-class performance and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications & Experience Must-Haves (Critical Skills & Credentials) RN (Registered Nurse) License
(Required due to the clinical nature of the oversight). HRO (High Reliability Organization) Training/Experience. CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) or equivalent Quality Certification
(required within 24 months of hire). Master's Degree
in Business, Health Care, Public Administration, or a directly related field. 10 years of experience
in quality or clinical settings, specifically with
Clinical Quality management experience. Core Responsibilities & Expertise Strategic & Operational Quality Leadership:
Provide strategic leadership and management
for all quality initiatives, ensuring the use of
Evidence-Based Guidelines
and Daily Management Systems (DMS) to optimize clinical outcomes. Regulatory Compliance:
Direct and manage all
accreditation, licensing, and regulatory activities , ensuring system-wide compliance and maintaining
continuous survey readiness
with bodies like
Joint Commission, CMS, and CDPH . Risk & Safety Management:
Oversee and be accountable
for all patient safety programs. Direct overall
risk management efforts , including serving as the
primary contact during significant event management
and utilizing tools like
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
and
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
to mitigate future clinical risk and medical errors. Infection Control:
Direct and oversee infection prevention and control programs , including consulting on environmental design and managing outbreak containment. Data-Driven Decision Making:
Act as a subject matter expert in interpreting clinical data, claims, and vital statistics to guide long-term strategy. Oversee systems for data management and ensure the quality improvement monitoring agenda is data-driven. Team Leadership:
Experience leading teams , fostering talent development, and partnering with medical staff to support peer review and practitioner performance. Experience (Minimum Years Required) Minimum ten (10) years
of experience in clinical and management roles in a healthcare setting. Minimum nine (9) years
of experience in a leadership role (with or without direct reports). Minimum four (4) years
of experience managing operational or project budgets. Preferred Skills Performance Improvement (PI) trainings or certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).