Director of Quality Improvement/Risk Management

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley seeks an experienced healthcare leader to oversee hospital-wide Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs. You will be the primary expert on clinical quality standards, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation across acute, psychiatric, and long-term care facilities.

You will collaborate with medical staff and executives to foster patient care excellence, operational efficiency, and survey readiness, while mentoring physicians and staff and driving a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) with an active California RN license, or MPH.
• Minimum 5 years in clinical data collection, quality improvement, or regulatory readiness.
• Strong data presentation, collaboration with physicians, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital-wide quality improvement and risk management programs in alignment with CDPH, CMS, Joint Commission, and state guidelines.
• Analyze patient care data, translate metrics into actionable recommendations, and oversee peer review and corrective action initiatives.
• Mentor physicians and staff; streamline authorization and appeal processes; foster a culture of safety and accountability.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (minimum) with RN license or MPH

Job description

Director of Quality Improvement/Risk Management

Administration

Management

Full Time , Days , 09:00am-5:00pm

Posted 09/10/2026

Salary Range: $100,000/yr - $140,000/yr

Biweekly Hours: 80

We are seeking an experienced healthcare leader to oversee and elevate our hospital-wide Quality Management and Risk Management programs. In this vital leadership role, you will serve as the primary expert on clinical quality standards, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation across our acute care, psychiatric, and long-term care facilities. You will collaborate closely with medical staff, executives, and department personnel to foster a high standard of patient care, operational excellence, and continuous survey readiness.

What You’ll Do As the champion for quality and compliance, you will guide our organization through regulatory landscapes established by CDPH, CMS, Joint Commission, and California state guidelines. You will analyze patient care data, translate complex metrics into actionable insights, and lead peer review, case management, and corrective action initiatives. Beyond the data, you will serve as an essential mentor and resource to physicians and hospital staff—building proactive quality improvement plans, streamlining authorization and appeal processes, and driving a culture of safety and accountability.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Credentials: A Bachelor’s degree (minimum) with an active California RN license, or a Master’s in Public Health (MPH).

Experience: At least 5 years of hands-on experience in clinical data collection, quality improvement, utilization management, and regulatory survey readiness.

Skills: Strong working knowledge of acute, psychiatric, and long-term care regulations; proven ability to present data clearly; and excellent interpersonal skills to motivate teams, collaborate with physicians, and maintain a supportive, adaptable work environment.