Director of Quality & Risk Management

Prime Healthcare • Sherman Oaks, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Quality & Risk Management is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for leading quality, patient safety, risk management, and accreditation efforts across the organization. This position partners with executive leadership, department leaders, medical staff, and multidisciplinary teams to promote safe, high-quality patient care, mitigate organizational risk, improve clinical outcomes, and maintain continuous regulatory and accreditation readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Risk Management, or a related field required.
• State RN licensure or a License in healthcare field required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 3-5 years in a quality management, risk management, or leadership role.
• Proven experience with accreditation processes (TJC, CMS, etc.) and regulatory compliance.
• In-depth experience with risk assessment, incident reporting, and quality improvement strategies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with staff at all levels.
• Expertise in quality management systems, risk management strategies, and accreditation survey processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis, using metrics and performance tools to drive improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, including CMS, HIPAA, and state-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Certified professional in healthcare quality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and other regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain organizational readiness for surveys and accreditation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical and operational quality standards.
• Drive performance improvement and accountability across departments.
• Identify and mitigate clinical and operational risks.
• Partner with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Lead staff education related to quality, safety, risk, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, service excellence, and patient safety.

Benefits

• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager