Quality Director/HIPAA & Compliance Officer

Job Title: Quality Director/HIPAA & Compliance Officer

Location: Uvalde, TX

Shift: 8-Hour Days

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $42.92 - $64.38 (based on experience)

Relocation Assistance: $5,000

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as the Joint Commission Compliance Officer and Director of Quality, HIPAA & Risk Management. This leadership role ensures regulatory compliance, manages risk, and oversees quality improvement initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate is a confident healthcare leader with strong regulatory knowledge and a background in hospital administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organizations Joint Commission compliance efforts and regulatory readiness.
• Oversee all functions related to quality, risk management, HIPAA compliance, and patient safety.
• Manage and coordinate initiatives involving the following roles:
• Quality Coordinator (RN)
• Patient Safety/Risk Officer (RN)
• Infection Control Nurse
• Patient Advocate / Patient Experience Coordinator (Inpatient & Outpatient)
• Information Systems Analyst
• Abstractor
• Develop and execute performance improvement strategies using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Maintain and enforce healthcare regulations, quality standards, and privacy practices.
• Serve as a key advisor on risk mitigation, compliance, and regulatory affairs.

Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure in the state of Texas.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a hospital setting required.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Healthcare regulations and compliance
• Quality improvement processes
• Risk management frameworks
• HIPAA requirements
• Experience with performance improvement and regulatory surveys preferred.
• Certification required within 1 year of hire:
• RIMS-CRMP (Risk Management Professional) or CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management)
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt) preferred.
• Must meet health and vaccination requirements (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza, Hep B, Meningococcal).
• Adherence to professional appearance standards, including limited piercings and appropriate jewelry.