Director Quality Compliance Champion of Integrity

Zingaro, Fidler, Wolfe & Company; Grand Junction (CO); Presencial; USD 99.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Zingaro, Fidler, Wolfe & Company in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Director of Quality & Compliance for a not-for-profit hospice and PACE provider. This senior role leads hospice quality, regulatory compliance, QAPI, patient safety, and accreditation readiness, partnering with executive and clinical leaders to advance a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

The ideal candidate has RN licensure, 5–7 years of leadership with 3–5 in quality/compliance, and experience with surveys,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• RN license required.
• 5-7 years leadership, including 3-5 years in quality and compliance.
• Experience with regulatory surveys and accreditation.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and quality standards.
• CPHQ certification preferred or obtained within 2 years.
• Hospice/Palliative Care certification preferred or obtained within 2 years.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership for hospice quality, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and patient safety.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality initiatives that improve care outcomes.
• Lead the hospice QAPI program, including data collection and improvement projects.
• Maintain readiness for surveys and accreditation reviews.
• Ensure practices meet hospice regulations and compliance requirements.
• Track and report quality outcomes using data analytics.
• Apply quality improvement methodologies to identify gaps and drive action.
• Lead organizational change initiatives related to quality and compliance.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership and committees.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Quality improvement

Data analytics

Regulatory compliance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY & COMPLIANCE

NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPICE AND PACE PROVIDER

GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

The Company

A fully accredited, community-based not-for-profit healthcare organization serving Western Colorado for more than 30 years. Services span hospice and palliative care, an inpatient hospice care center, dementia support, grief support for adults, kids, and teens, and a PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). Coverage area: 10,000 square miles.

Scope of the Job

Reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer, the Director of Quality & Compliance is the senior quality leader for the organization's hospice services. The Director owns hospice quality, regulatory compliance, QAPI, patient safety, and accreditation readiness. The Director partners with executive, clinical, and operational leaders to set the quality agenda and build a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. The role calls for clinical empathy and regulatory rigor in equal measure, ensuring compliance frameworks support seamless, compassionate care and protect the dignity of every patient.

You will be expected to

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for hospice quality, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and patient safety.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality initiatives that drive patient care outcomes and organizational excellence.
• Lead the hospice QAPI program, including data collection, analysis, and performance improvement projects.
• Maintain continuous survey and accreditation readiness; lead preparation for and response to regulatory surveys and accreditation reviews.
• Ensure organizational practices meet hospice regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Track, trend, and report quality and patient safety outcomes using data analytics.
• Apply quality improvement methodologies to identify gaps and drive corrective action.
• Lead organizational change initiatives related to quality and compliance.
• Present quality findings and recommendations to leadership and committees.

Requirements

• Healthcare leader with 5 - 7 years of leadership experience, including a minimum of 3 to 5 years in quality and compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Master's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, public health, or a related field preferred.
• A current unrestricted RN license required.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred or obtained within 2 years of employment. Hospice and Palliative Care certification preferred or obtained within 2 years of employment.
• Experience with regulatory surveys, accreditation, and quality improvement methodologies, with strong knowledge of hospice regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with QAPI, data analytics, and performance improvement. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Healthcare leader who embraces mission, purpose, vision, and values. The ideal candidate will bring compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Compensation

Compensation:
$110,000 per year