Director of Quality & Risk — Compliance Leadership & Patient Safety

Ironside Human Resources; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Ironside Human Resources in Richmond, VA is seeking a full-time Director of Quality and Risk for a healthcare facility located about an hour north of Richmond. You will lead regulatory readiness, ensure compliance with federal/state standards, and drive accreditation efforts.

The role requires hands-on, facility-level leadership with at least 2 years in risk and quality management, and experience with State, Joint Commission, or CARF surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Risk, Quality, Patient Safety, and/or Performance Improvement in healthcare.
• Experience with State, Joint Commission, and/or CARF surveys.
• Hands-on facility-level leadership with staff, patients, and department leaders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility meets federal, state, and corporate regulatory standards while leading accreditation readiness and compliance efforts.
• Oversee risk management activities such as incident reports, notices of potential claims, corrective action planning, and incident reporting to the Corporate Risk Manager.
• Partner with department leaders to enhance patient care, resolve concerns, manage risk-related activities, and foster collaboration, accountability, and staff recognition.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Quality management

Patient safety

Performance improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field

Job description

Ironside Human Resources in Richmond, VA is seeking a full-time Director of Quality and Risk for a healthcare facility located about an hour north of Richmond. You will lead regulatory readiness, ensure compliance with federal/state standards, and drive accreditation efforts.

The role requires hands-on, facility-level leadership with at least 2 years in risk and quality management, and experience with State, Joint Commission, or CARF surveys.