Director of Clinical Quality & Patient Safety

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Career development

Job summary

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, CA, part of the Tenet network, seeks a Market Director of Clinical Quality to lead quality, safety, and accreditation readiness across facilities.

The role partners with executive leadership and clinical teams to improve outcomes and reduce care variation. This senior position requires a registered nurse with a master's degree and substantial regulatory experience, plus CPHQ/CPPS/CPRM within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 7+ years of progressive healthcare leadership with 5+ years in hospital quality.
• 2+ years as a Quality Director preferred.
• CPHQ, CPPS, or CPHRM certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for clinical quality and patient safety.
• Drive performance improvement and regulatory compliance across multiple hospitals.
• Collaborate with executives, physicians, nursing leaders, and operations.
• Oversee accreditation readiness and adherence to standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Performance improvement

Hospital quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing/Healthcare Administration

Job description

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, CA, part of the Tenet network, seeks a Market Director of Clinical Quality to lead quality, safety, and accreditation readiness across facilities.

The role partners with executive leadership and clinical teams to improve outcomes and reduce care variation. This senior position requires a registered nurse with a master's degree and substantial regulatory experience, plus CPHQ/CPPS/CPRM within 12 months.