Manager, Regulatory and Quality

Socket.dev; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley seeks a Manager, Regulatory and Quality to lead compliance and quality initiatives onsite in Tehachapi, CA. You will oversee accreditation readiness, CMS/TJC compliance, and performance improvement initiatives across the organization.

You will supervise staff, coach leaders, and partner with nursing, medical staff, and quality leaders to drive measurement, dashboards, and outcomes that reduce patient harm and improve care delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in nursing, business administration, hospital administration or equivalent.
• Three years' experience in accreditation or regulatory compliance and in quality, patient safety, or performance improvement required.
• Clinical background required.
• Five years' experience in healthcare accreditation and regulatory affairs with a successful track record preferred.
• Two years' leadership experience in regulatory, quality, patient safety, performance improvement, or healthcare administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with system, network, and site leadership to align regulatory compliance programs with organizational strategy and quality initiatives.
• Lead accreditation readiness activities including mock surveys and action plans; coordinate with departments and leaders.
• Manage daily operations of quality, patient safety, regulatory and PI programs; supervise staff and ensure alignment with system priorities.
• Lead patient safety initiatives, including root cause analyses, risk assessments, and corrective actions; promote safety culture.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Clinical background

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley is seeking a Manager, Regulatory and Quality for a full-time position working 8-hour day shifts. This role is based onsite in Tehachapi, CA. We are looking for an experienced professional to lead quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives across the organization.

Responsible for the day-to-day coordination, implementation, and monitoring of activities that support continuous accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement within the hospital. Ensures that operational practices align with the requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC), state agencies, and other regulatory and accrediting bodies. Executes processes that sustain compliance with corrective action plans, prepare departments for surveys, and drive targeted performance improvement projects. This includes conducting tracers, audits, and readiness rounds; facilitating action plan development with department leaders; and coaching frontline staff to embed compliance and quality standards into everyday practice. In partnership with nursing, medical staff, and quality leaders, the Manager maintains and interprets measurement systems, dashboards, and quality indicators to track progress, identify gaps, and elevate risks. Contributes to initiatives that reduce patient harm, improve clinical effectiveness, and strengthen performance on external benchmarks such as CMS Star Ratings. Provides supervision, mentorship, and professional development to assigned staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Supports survey logistics, regulatory documentation, and timely reporting, ensuring that the organization is consistently prepared for external review and positioned to achieve high-quality, safe, and compliant care delivery.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, business administration, hospital administration or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Three years' experience in accreditation or regulartory compliance and in quality, patient safety, or performance improvement: Required
• Clinical background: Required
• Five years' experience in healthcare accreditation and regulatory affairs with a successful track record of effective accreditation and regulatory affairs activities and outcomes: Preferred
• Two years' leadership experience in regulatory, quality, patient safety, performance improvement, or healthcare administration: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or GE Change Management certification: Required within two years of hire

Essential Functions

• Partners with system, network, and site leadership to align regulatory compliance programs with organizational strategy, quality initiatives, patient safety priorities, and risk reduction goals. Partners with clinical and non-clinical staff to develop, implement, monitoring and improve structures required to achieve high quality, safe, cost-effective health care. Assists managers and leaders to mobilize various teams throughout the organization to ensure continuous accreditation standards compliance. Coordinates contract renewal and oversight activities associated with regulatory compliance monitoring system. Provides leadership and expertise in the pursuit and attainment of organizational goals related to accreditation, licensing and regulatory compliance. Manages a team of professionals who collectively safeguard facility licensing status, maintain accreditations/certifications, and assure compliance with a vast range of healthcare regulations. Supports the accreditation preparation process for the organization by managing logistics, conducting mock surveys and maintaining organization’s communication regarding changes and updates for regulatory compliance.
• Conducts annual State regulatory compliance assessment. Develops and maintains any action plan and response to citations for any regulatory agency. Collects data and prepares graphic presentation, and compiles reports to demonstrate compliance. Reviews, interprets and assists hospital departments, leadership and Medical Staff in the implementation of Federal, State and Joint Commission standards and regulations.
• Manages daily operations of quality, patient safety, Regulatory and performance improvement programs. Supervises and develops Quality/PI , regulatory and patient safety staff, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and coaching. Ensures alignment of local activities with system strategic priorities.
• Leads patient safety initiatives, including root cause analyses, proactive risk assessments, and corrective action follow-up. Manages site's event reporting and learning systems, ensuring timely review, investigation, and communication of findings. Promoted a culture of safety and just culture principles within assigned entity or service line.
• Facilitates and oversee improvement projects to reduce harm, improve clinical outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency. Applies Lean, Six Sigma, and other performance improvement methodologies methodology and provide coaching to leaders and teams on PI tools and techniques. Monitors project outcomes and ensure sustainability of improvements. Ensures timely collection, validation, and reporting of quality, safety, and regulatory metrics. Prepares and presents data to entity leaders, committees, and boards, translating findings into actionable improvement opportunities. Partners with system Quality and regulatory team and Patient Safety on benchmarking and external reporting requirements. Provides training and mentorship to staff on patient safety, and quality improvement methods. Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to improve workflows and outcomes.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.