Senior Leadership Quality Director

Ernest Health, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO plan

HSA option

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Director of Compliance in Phoenix to lead Infection Prevention/Control, Medical Staff Services, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, and Quality Improvement. The role requires a registered nurse license, several years of clinical experience, and experience with regulatory standards.

The position emphasizes applying clinical expertise, maintaining high standards of safety and confidentiality, and guiding hospital operations in line with mission and principles.

Qualifications

• Current, valid and active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment is required.
• Minimum four years clinical experience preferred.
• Two years in a role with regulatory/hospital licensure/accreditation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for Infection Prevention/Control, Medical Staff Services, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, and Quality Management/Improvement.
• Use clinical expertise and discretion to help manage and supervise hospital operations in these areas.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Skills

RN license

Clinical experience

Regulatory/accreditation

Job description

Overview

Director of Compliance - Full time - Phoenix, Arizona

Registered Nurse - Quality and Risk

Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (Phoenix, AZ) is a premier, 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serving patients across the Phoenix metro area. The hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs designed to restore mobility, strength, and independence following serious medical events. Equipped with advanced therapy technology and supported by a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists, the hospital delivers evidence-based, patient-centered care. Its central Phoenix location provides accessibility to a diverse population while contributing to the region’s rapidly expanding healthcare ecosystem.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current, valid and active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment is required.
• Minimum four years clinical experience preferred
• Two years in a role with regulatory/hospital licensure/accreditation experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and resource for Federal, State and the Joint Commission standards and hospital specific rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

The Director of Compliance is the individual with primary responsibility for providing clinical leadership for the following areas of hospital operations: Infection Prevention/Control, Medical Staff Services, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, and Quality Management/Improvement. Uses clinical expertise and significant independent discretion and judgment to help manage and supervise the hospital’s operations in all of the aforementioned areas. Integrates the hospital’s mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.