Director, Acute Care Quality & Risk | Patient Safety Leader

Right Hire Consulting LLC; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Hire Consulting LLC is seeking an Acute Care Director of Quality & Risk to lead departmental operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive safety initiatives in a healthcare setting.

The role requires nursing leadership experience, licensure, and professional certification, with a focus on risk management, audits, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes and ensure accreditation readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Masters in Nursing, Business, or Healthcare-related field preferred.
• Current KY or Multi-State RN licensure.
• CPHQ certification required within one year of employment.
• Certification in Risk Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of RN healthcare experience with 2 years in quality or clinical nursing leadership preferred.
• Experience in risk management, accreditation, and insurance industry supportive of skills.
• Familiarity with Department of Health and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement departmental goals and standards in line with clinical, administrative, and legal requirements.
• Oversee operations, including patient care delivery, service levels, complaint resolution, and compliance.
• Manage staffing activities such as hiring, training, evaluations, and continuing education.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets to ensure compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure readiness for accreditation surveys.
• Provide leadership and support for risk management, including data analysis, incident reporting, and grievance resolution.
• Facilitate root cause analyses and implement risk reduction strategies to address identified gaps.
• Collaborate with patient safety, quality improvement, and patient experience teams to ensure alignment.
• Develop educational programs to promote safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the development and implementation of regulatory readiness plans and action items.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration to assess processes, outcomes, and potential solutions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Strategic planning

Fiscal responsibility

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's in Nursing/Business/Healthcare

Tools

None

Job description

Right Hire Consulting LLC is seeking an Acute Care Director of Quality & Risk to lead departmental operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive safety initiatives in a healthcare setting.

The role requires nursing leadership experience, licensure, and professional certification, with a focus on risk management, audits, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes and ensure accreditation readiness.