Quality & Patient Safety Regulatory Specialist

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital seeks a Regulatory Specialist to advance quality and patient safety by guiding regulatory readiness. You will support Joint Commission, CMS and DOH activities, analyze data, and lead corrective actions across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

In a highly collaborative environment, you will work with clinical and operational leaders to standardize processes, translate complex requirements into practical strategies, and help ensure ongoing regulatory readiness across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 5+ years in healthcare-related roles.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS and DOH requirements; regulatory familiarity.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting data and driving actions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as resource for hospital teams on Joint Commission, CMS, and DOH requirements.
• Support continuous readiness initiatives across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Develop and monitor corrective action plans; translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with clinical/operational leaders to standardize regulatory processes.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration across departments

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database concepts

Job description

Description

Advance Regulatory Excellence at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

At NewYork-Presbyterian, we’re committed to delivering world-class care—and that means staying ahead of regulatory standards that ensure patient safety and quality. Our teams lead the way in performance improvement, compliance, and continuous readiness initiatives that shape the future of healthcare. Now, you can be part of that mission.

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Description

Advance Regulatory Excellence at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

At NewYork-Presbyterian, we’re committed to delivering world-class care—and that means staying ahead of regulatory standards that ensure patient safety and quality. Our teams lead the way in performance improvement, compliance, and continuous readiness initiatives that shape the future of healthcare. Now, you can be part of that mission.

Quality & Patient Safety Regulatory Specialist

As a Regulatory Specialist, you’ll serve as a trusted resource and subject matter expert for hospital teams navigating Joint Commission, CMS, and DOH requirements. You’ll support continuous readiness efforts across inpatient and ambulatory settings, helping teams assess compliance, identify gaps, and implement sustainable solutions.

Working closely with clinical and operational leaders, departments, and service lines, you’ll help standardize accreditation and regulatory processes across the enterprise. You’ll facilitate the development and monitoring of corrective action plans, analyze and interpret data, and provide strategic recommendations that strengthen regulatory readiness and advance quality and patient safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional who thrives in a highly collaborative environment and is skilled at translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, actionable strategies.

Schedule & Location

This is a full-time, day-shift hybrid position, with four days in the office and the ability to work remotely one day per week.

The position will primarily support our northern locations, including Hudson Valley, Westchester, and The One, with travel to other NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals, joint ventures, medical groups, and physician organizations as needed.

Preferred Criteria

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Clinical licensure (RN, NP, PA, RD, PT/OT, or PharmD)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification
• 3+ years project management experience, including the ability to develop project plans, manage scope and timelines, lead initiatives, and provide direction and support to project teams
• Experience with Joint Commission or other regulatory survey activities in inpatient and ambulatory settings

Required Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years in healthcare-related roles
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS and DOH requirements and/or experience with Joint Commission or regulatory survey activities
• Experience managing, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other web-based applications, along with knowledge of database concepts
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of leadership

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$92,000-$152,500/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.