LifePoint Health

Registered Nurse (RN), Senior Director - Quality

LifePoint Health$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • RN license required
  • Strong critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Experience in quality, regulatory compliance, or patient safety preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead quality performance and accreditation processes
  • Represent the Quality Department in leadership meetings
  • Oversee regulatory surveys from bodies like DOH and CMS
  • Direct performance improvement initiatives across teams
  • Serve as a consultant for Joint Commission and other standards
  • Develop data analytics strategies for quality improvement
  • Manage occurrence reporting and sentinel event investigations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank
  • Income protection programs including life and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program for wellness support
  • Professional development and educational opportunities
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Quality - Registered Nurse (RN)Job Type: Full-Time, Days

How you’ll contribute

In this highly visible and impactful role, you will direct the operational, financial, and personnel resources for multiple quality‑driven functions, ensuring a coordinated and system‑wide approach to performance excellence. Your leadership will support clinical and non‑clinical teams, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement efforts across the enterprise.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading Quality Performance, Accreditation/Licensing, Patient Relations, Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and Policy/Procedure Management
  • Representing the Quality Department in Leadership and Board meetings
  • Overseeing regulatory surveys (DOH, CMS, and accrediting bodies)
  • Directing performance improvement processes and supporting multidisciplinary teams
  • Serving as an internal consultant for Joint Commission, DNV, HFAP, and other regulatory standards
  • Developing and implementing data analytics strategies aligned with the Strategic Plan and Quality Dashboard
  • Managing occurrence reporting, near‑miss analysis, and sentinel event investigations
  • Coaching leaders on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and fostering a Just Culture
  • Leading proactive risk‑assessment strategies and internal communication of patient‑safety issues
  • Monitoring patient and family satisfaction and responding to concerns
  • Supporting discharge planning, community resource coordination, and chart review for quality, compliance, and reimbursement

 

What we offer

To support your leadership and long‑term success, this position includes:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts
  • Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package
  • Income‑protection programs including life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity‑theft coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program supporting mental, physical, and financial wellness
  • Professional development, continuing education, and leadership‑growth opportunities

 

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • RN license required
  • Strong critical‑thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently
  • Ability to perform effectively in high‑pressure environments
  • Experience in quality, regulatory compliance, patient safety, or related healthcare leadership roles strongly preferred

About LifePoint Health

LifePoint Health is a healthcare company that owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the United States. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. LifePoint Health's hospitals offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. The company is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. LifePoint Health is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through various community outreach programs and initiatives.
Learn more about LifePoint Health
Size
46,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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