Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Compliance

Concerto Renal Services•Lincolnwood, IL

4d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Compliance serves as Concerto's senior clinical leader, with primary ownership of quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all dialysis services - including survey readiness, QAPI programs, and policy governance - while also contributing clinical judgment to the company's broader care model and technology-enabled care pathways. The role requires a deep understanding of Concerto's nursing home dialysis model and centralized, continuous care approach, applying that understanding to regulatory and clinical decision-making.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of clinical leadership experience, with substantial focus in quality assurance and regulatory compliance - preferably in dialysis, kidney care, or chronic disease management.
Demonstrated executive presence, with the ability to represent Concerto credibly and confidently with regulators, surveyors, boards, and external partners.
Ability to develop a deep working understanding of Concerto’s nursing home dialysis model and centralized, continuous care approach and apply that understanding to clinical and regulatory decision-making.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Active RN licensure required.
Deep knowledge of CMS Conditions for Coverage for ESRD, HIPAA, OSHA, and other applicable federal and state healthcare regulations.
Demonstrated experience leading survey readiness, regulatory audits, and corrective action planning.
Experience with ESRD and HD, along with digital health, strongly preferred.
Knowledge of dialysis reimbursement models and value-based care frameworks.

Nice To Haves

CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) or CHC (Certified in Healthcare Compliance) certification preferred.
Proven track record of leading clinical teams and driving improvements in care quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing dialysis services, including CMS Conditions for Coverage for ESRD, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements.
Own and drive survey and survey readiness end-to-end, serving as the primary point of contact for state and federal regulatory surveys and inspections.
Own and drive the company’s QAPI (Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement) program in accordance with CMS ESRD Conditions for Coverage.
Own and drive measurable improvement in patient outcomes, translating quality and compliance data into concrete action plans.
Develop, implement, and track corrective action plans (CAPs) in response to survey findings, audits, or identified quality gaps.
Oversee incident and adverse event reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis processes.
Maintain and continuously update clinical policies, procedures, and compliance documentation across all facilities.
Partner with legal counsel on regulatory risk management, licensure, and accreditation matters.
Oversee clinical quality improvement programs and infection control practices across all dialysis service locations.
Guide the development and execution of clinical performance dashboards and KPIs to monitor quality, safety, and compliance trends.
Provide executive oversight of clinical operations to ensure quality, safety, and positive patient outcomes.
Partner with Operations to drive quality and compliance initiatives through to completion, taking shared ownership of outcomes rather than deflecting responsibility across teams.
Build a collaborative, accountable working relationship with Operations leadership to resolve issues jointly and keep initiatives moving rather than stalling on cross-team handoffs.
Contribute clinical and regulatory expertise to the company’s overall care strategy, ensuring alignment with compliance standards and organizational goals.
Partner with technology and product teams to ensure tech-enabled clinical pathways, including digital health tools, meet applicable regulatory and quality standards.
Support initiatives to personalize dialysis care, including individualized treatment plans, within an ESRD/HD compliance framework.
Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing quality and compliance team, including nurses and care coordinators.
Foster a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Represent the company in external forums, including partnerships with healthcare systems, payors, accrediting bodies, and policy groups.
Stay abreast of emerging regulatory requirements and quality/value-based care frameworks in nephrology.