Director of Nursing Quality & Risk RN

Director of Quality & Risk – Healthcare Leadership | Ottumwa, IA

About the Role:
We are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Quality & Risk to join our healthcare organization in Ottumwa, IA. This senior leadership position is responsible for directing all aspects of quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance across our facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership, quality initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring exceptional patient care, safety, and clinical excellence.

As Director of Quality & Risk, you will play a pivotal role in shaping healthcare policies, overseeing performance improvement programs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will collaborate closely with clinical teams, leadership, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor risk management strategies to reduce clinical and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Analyze performance data, patient outcomes, and incident reports to drive continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians, and clinical staff to enhance patient care and safety protocols.
• Manage quality assurance audits, investigations, and reporting of adverse events or sentinel events.
• Mentor, coach, and lead healthcare teams to achieve organizational quality and safety goals.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field (required).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa (required).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience in nursing, quality improvement, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of patient safety standards, regulatory compliance, and healthcare quality metrics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission) preferred.

Why Join Our Team:

• Lead a passionate and dynamic healthcare leadership team.
• Drive impactful patient safety, quality improvement, and risk management programs.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence healthcare policies and clinical excellence within a respected healthcare organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment promoting professional growth.