Quality, Risk & Care Excellence Director

Sunset Health; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Health is seeking a senior leader to direct Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Risk Management programs. You will develop policies, oversee incident investigations, and drive system-wide improvements in care quality and safety.

The role requires at least five years in healthcare and two years in management, with preference for expertise in HRSA/NCQA standards and Joint Commission readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare administration; master's preferred.
• Minimum two years of management experience.
• Minimum five years in a healthcare organization.
• Additional education in risk/quality management and Joint Commission standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for QAPI and Risk Management programs.
• Reviews, investigates, monitors, tracks, and trends incident reports for improvement opportunities.
• Collaborates with departments to promote process improvement and risk reduction.
• Oversees chronic disease management education and care coordination.
• Chairs committees and ensures compliance with HRSA, ADHS, NCQA, FTCA P&P requirements.
• Leads NCQA PCMH recognition and renewal efforts and tracks training and submissions.
• Participates in audits and internal/external reviews and coordinates corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Risk management

Policy development

Healthcare administration

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Sunset Health is seeking a senior leader to direct Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Risk Management programs. You will develop policies, oversee incident investigations, and drive system-wide improvements in care quality and safety.

The role requires at least five years in healthcare and two years in management, with preference for expertise in HRSA/NCQA standards and Joint Commission readiness.