Nurse Director Quality and Patient Safety

Clinical Management Consultants; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants seeks a Nurse Director of Clinical Quality Risk to elevate patient safety and clinical excellence in a Texas acute care setting.

The role leads quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across a 65+ bed hospital, with opportunities for professional development within a collaborative leadership culture in North Texas.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license (or compact state license with Texas endorsement).
• BSN required with strong clinical background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality improvement programs and core measures.
• Lead patient safety reporting, risk assessment, and incident investigations.
• Coordinate accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Manage pre-litigation claims and staff education on risk reduction.

Skills

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Risk management

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

Texas RN license

Job description

Nurse Director Clinical Quality Risk

— elevate patient safety, clinical excellence, and healthcare performance in an influential nursing leadership opportunity with a leading Texas healthcare system!

The Director of Nursing Quality and Risk Management will join a respected small acute care organization recognized for compassionate, patient-focused care and a strong commitment to safer clinical outcomes. Modern technology, evidence-based practices, and ongoing performance improvement initiatives support exceptional care delivery. Collaborative teams, professional development opportunities, employee engagement programs, an on-site café, and a welcoming workplace culture make this an outstanding environment for nursing leaders. The organization also maintains deep community ties and supports the health and well-being of patients and families throughout the region.

The Clinical Quality and Patient Safety Nurse Director will serve at a modern 65+ bed acute care hospital that has supported its growing North Texas community. This facility provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across several specialties. Key services include urology, diagnostic imaging, cardiac catheterization, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, and additional surgical programs. The hospital combines advanced clinical capabilities with the personalized atmosphere of a community-focused medical center.

The Nurse Director Clinical Quality Risk will collaborate with hospital executives, corporate risk leaders, nursing leadership, physicians, friendly bedside nurses, and a diverse multidisciplinary healthcare team. This RN leader will oversee quality improvement, patient safety reporting, clinical outcomes, performance improvement, core measures, grievance and complaint processes, accreditation readiness, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities also include occurrence investigations, pre-litigation claim management, preventive risk assessments, staff education, process consultation, and emergency risk-management support. The idea candidate will hold an active Texas Registered Nurse license, a BSN, at least 10 years of RN clinical experience, and two to five years of quality or risk management experience in an acute care hospital.

The RN Director of Clinical Quality and Risk will enjoy life in a thriving community outside of Dallas, offering convenient access to major employment, entertainment, and cultural destinations. Nearby lakes, parks, trails, golf courses, and green spaces provide year-round opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and outdoor recreation. Professional sports, live concerts, museums, shopping districts, and family attractions are within an easy drive. Warm weather, welcoming neighborhoods, diverse cuisine, and a comfortable suburban lifestyle make this North Texas region an appealing place to build a career and call home.

The Nurse Director Clinical Quality Risk will receive competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits.