Director of Quality & Compliance (ICF/IDD)
About The Position
Horizons Residential Care Center is seeking a clinical leader ready to step into a director-level role overseeing quality, compliance, and performance improvement across our ICF/IDD programs. This role is ideal for an experienced Quality-focused clinician, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), or Nurse Leader looking to expand their impact beyond day-to-day operations and into system-level leadership. You will work directly with executive and clinical leadership to strengthen survey readiness, improve resident outcomes, and build sustainable quality systems across the organization.
Requirements
- Active RN license (or ability to obtain NC licensure) OR Qualified Professional (QP) status
- 3–5+ years of leadership experience in nursing, clinical operations, or quality/compliance
- Strong understanding of clinical documentation, regulatory standards, and audit processes
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- High accountability, discretion, and ethical judgment
- Comfortable working across all shifts and operational environments
- Advanced proficiency with healthcare technology systems and compliance software
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ICF, IDD, long-term care, or behavioral health
- Exposure to survey processes (state, CMS, CARF, etc.)
- Experience supporting or leading quality improvement initiatives
- Accreditation readiness (CARF preferred)
Responsibilities
- Organization-wide quality and compliance initiatives aligned with CMS, ICF, and state regulations
- Survey readiness and audit processes, including preparation, response, and follow-up
- Clinical performance monitoring, including: Infection prevention & control, Fall reduction and safe transfer practices, Pressure injury prevention, Hospitalization and readmission trends, Behavioral incident tracking
- Documentation audits and compliance monitoring across departments
- Development of corrective action plans and performance improvement strategies
- Collaboration with nursing leadership, DSP teams, and interdisciplinary staff
- Staff education and coaching on quality and compliance standards
Benefits
- Meaningful work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
