Chief Quality Officer: Elevate Patient Care & Compliance

Laredo Medical Center; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Recognition & Reward Programs

Employee Discounts & Perks

Job summary

Laredo Medical Center is seeking a Chief Quality Officer to lead hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance with Joint Commission standards. The role coordinates across departments and administration to drive performance improvements and patient care excellence.

Responsibilities include chairing the improvement committee, educating staff on quality standards, and maintaining documentation for regulatory reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
• Master's Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Quality, or related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of direct experience in nursing, quality management, performance improvement, or a related field required.
• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing, quality management, performance improvement, or a related field required.
• Working knowledge of JC standards, CMS requirements, and DOH regulations required.
• RN - Registered Nurse license required; CPHQ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development, coordination, and implementation of the hospital's performance improvement plan.
• Acts as quality liaison between departments, medical staff, performance improvement committees, and administration.
• Chairs the performance improvement committee and ensures JC compliance.
• Serves as primary contact for JC surveys, applications, and correspondence.
• Provides education on quality standards and regulatory updates.

Skills

Quality improvement

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing/healthcare administration

Master's degree in public health/healthcare quality

Job description

Laredo Medical Center is seeking a Chief Quality Officer to lead hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance with Joint Commission standards. The role coordinates across departments and administration to drive performance improvements and patient care excellence.

Responsibilities include chairing the improvement committee, educating staff on quality standards, and maintaining documentation for regulatory reviews.