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Director of Quality/Risk Senior Leadership | Acute Care Hospital | Southeast Iowa The Opportunity A ... On the quality side, that means facilitating the PI program, managing accreditation and survey ...

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Lead quality risk management (QRM) in alignment with ICH Q9(R1), embedding risk-based decision ... Direct experience preparing for and managing FDA inspections (PAI, PLI, and/or BIMO); experience ...

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How much do director quality risk management hospitals jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director quality risk management hospitals in the United States is $125,600.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $151,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Quality Risk Management Hospitals vs Quality Assurance Manager Hospitals?

AspectDirector Quality Risk Management HospitalsQuality Assurance Manager Hospitals
CredentialsTypically requires a Bachelor's or Master's in healthcare, quality management, or related field; certifications like CQE or CPHQ are commonOften requires similar healthcare or quality certifications; may have less emphasis on advanced degrees
Work EnvironmentOversees hospital-wide risk management and quality programs, often in leadership rolesFocuses on implementing quality assurance processes, audits, and compliance at departmental levels
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in hospitals and healthcare systems to manage risk and quality at a strategic levelCommonly employed in hospitals to ensure compliance and improve quality metrics

The main difference is that the Director of Quality Risk Management Hospitals typically holds a broader leadership role overseeing risk and quality across the entire hospital, while the Quality Assurance Manager focuses more on specific quality processes and compliance within departments. Both roles require healthcare quality credentials but differ in scope and responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Director Quality Risk Management Hospitals job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,600 per year, or $60.4 per hour.

Director Risk Management, Quality and Medical Staff

Las Cruces, NM • On-site

Hire Ventures, Inc.
Human Resources Consulting Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Location: Las Cruces, NM
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 annually
Work Setting: Onsite
About HV Talent Group
At HV Talent Group, we help talented professionals like you connect with top employers nationwide. As a trusted recruiting partner to industry-leading companies, we focus on direct-hire placements that align with your career goals, values, and long-term growth.
About the Opportunity
Our client, an established acute-care hospital and healthcare system, is seeking an experienced Director of Risk Management to lead its risk management program across the hospital and affiliated clinics.
This role is responsible for identifying and mitigating organizational risk, supporting litigation and claims management, advising leadership and providers on risk-related matters, and promoting a strong culture of compliance and patient safety. The Director will also serve as the facility's Compliance and Ethics Officer.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership for the hospital's Quality, Risk Management, and Medical Staff functions.
  • Lead the organization's overall risk management program, including risk identification, mitigation, and patient safety initiatives.
  • Investigate incidents and collaborate with leadership, providers, staff, and other stakeholders to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
  • Support potential and active litigation, including investigations, interviews, depositions, legal holds, and coordination with legal counsel.
  • Advise leadership and providers on informed consent, documentation standards, disclosure practices, and professional liability exposure.
  • Oversee professional liability, general liability, and property claims management activities.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement programs, and regulatory readiness activities.
  • Develop and monitor departmental goals, standards, performance metrics, and quality and risk outcomes.
  • Oversee audits, compliance monitoring, and other activities designed to maintain regulatory and organizational compliance.
  • Support medical staff functions, including medical staff processes, credentialing, and medical staff-related risk activities.
  • Provide risk management, quality, compliance, and patient safety education and training to leaders, providers, and hospital staff.
  • Serve as the facility's Compliance and Ethics Officer and support organizational compliance initiatives.
  • Partner with clinical and executive leadership to strengthen patient care quality, safety, compliance, and risk management practices.
  • Manage departmental staffing, budgeting, operational performance, and professional development.
Qualifications
  • Active New Mexico RN license or multistate RN license.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program.
  • At least 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 3 years in management or director-level leadership.
  • Demonstrated experience in healthcare risk management, quality, and medical staff functions.
  • Acute-care healthcare risk management experience preferred; this experience may substitute for the management/director-level leadership requirement.
  • Experience in a for-profit hospital strongly preferred.
  • Prior Director-level experience preferred.
  • CPHRM certification preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of employment.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to the base compensation, this position offers:
  • Relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Competitive paid time off and an extended illness bank package for full-time employees
  • Income protection programs, including life, accident, critical injury, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program with mental, physical, and financial wellness resources
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and complying with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity: HireVenture is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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