Market Director - Quality

Tenet Healthcare; 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

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours:

The Market Director, Clinical Quality provides strategic leadership and oversight for clinical quality, patient safety, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and accreditation readiness across multiple hospitals, ambulatory facilities, or healthcare entities within a defined market. This role collaborates with executive leadership, physicians, nursing leaders, and operational teams to improve clinical outcomes, reduce variation in care, enhance patient experience, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Registered Nurse with Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or other relevant healthcare field plus five years of regulatory, accreditation, and performance improvement experience

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 7 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience with 5 years of experience in hospital quality. 2 years as a Quality Director.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Multi-facility, market, or system level leadership experience strongly preferred

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: CPHQ, CPPS, or CPHRM certification within 12 months of hire

REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: NA

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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