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Samaritan Healthcare

Quality Director

Moses Lake, WA · On-site

$72.40 - $95.56/hr

... Samaritan Hospital and the Samaritan Clinic. Particular focus on training, educating, and ... The Director of Quality also provides leadership functions related to Samaritan's pursuit of ...

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$13.75 - $17.50/hr

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How much do hospital quality director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for hospital quality director 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 a hospital quality director?

Hospital Quality Directors are healthcare professionals responsible for overseeing and improving the quality of care provided in a hospital. They develop and implement policies, monitor performance metrics, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards. Their role involves collaborating with medical staff, analyzing data to identify areas for improvement, and leading quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and outcomes. Ultimately, they play a key role in ensuring that patients receive high-quality, safe, and effective care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital quality director?

To thrive as a Hospital Quality Director, you need expertise in healthcare quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and data analysis, typically supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in healthcare administration or a related field. Familiarity with quality management systems, accreditation standards (like Joint Commission), and certifications such as Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) are commonly required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help drive cross-departmental initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement. These skills are essential for ensuring patient safety, meeting regulatory standards, and advancing overall hospital performance.

What are some common challenges a hospital quality director faces when implementing new quality improvement initiatives?

A Hospital Quality Director often encounters challenges such as resistance to change from staff, aligning diverse departments with new protocols, and ensuring consistent data collection across units. Balancing regulatory requirements with practical workflow improvements can also be complex. Success typically depends on strong communication, collaborative problem-solving, and ongoing staff education to foster buy-in and maintain high standards.

What is the difference between Hospital Quality Director vs Hospital Compliance Officer?

Hospital Quality DirectorHospital Compliance Officer
Focuses on improving patient care quality, safety standards, and accreditation compliance.Ensures hospital adherence to legal regulations, policies, and ethical standards.
Requires knowledge of quality improvement processes, data analysis, and healthcare regulations.Requires understanding of legal requirements, policies, and regulatory frameworks.
Works closely with clinical staff, administration, and accreditation bodies.Collaborates mainly with legal, regulatory, and administrative teams.

Both roles are vital for hospital operations, but the Hospital Quality Director primarily focuses on enhancing patient care quality, while the Hospital Compliance Officer ensures regulatory adherence. They often work together to maintain hospital standards and compliance.

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Infographic showing various Hospital Quality Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $125,600 per year, or $60.4 per hour.

Quality Director

Samaritan Healthcare

Moses Lake, WA • On-site

$72.40 - $95.56/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Samaritan Healthcare rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Our Mission
All of us, for each of you, every time.
Our Vision
Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.
Our Values
Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate
At Samaritan, we do more than deliver healthcare-we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community every day. We're committed to creating an exceptional workplace where professionals feel valued, supported, and inspired to provide outstanding care to every patient we serve.
Samaritan is seeking a Quality Director for our growing community! At Samaritan we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. Under the overall direction of the Chief of Patient Care Services, this position is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, facilitating, and implementing organizational-wide quality improvement and risk management (QI/RM) activities, including Samaritan Hospital and the Samaritan Clinic. Particular focus on training, educating, and empowering of medical staff, leadership, and employees to incorporate the principles of quality and process improvement, reduction of waste, and risk management into their everyday work.
The Director of Quality also provides leadership functions related to Samaritan's pursuit of overall service and operational excellence. This position is a key member of management and responsible for creating and improving the "patient, employee, physician, and student experience" at Samaritan.
The Director of Quality is also responsible for, in the context of quality improvement and risk management, Samaritan's compliance status with all laws, rules and regulations, including the standards of the Department of Health, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and other agencies.
This is a full-time salary exempt position.
DIRECT REPORTS:
  • Project Manager Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Project Coordinator, Quality/Patient Safety Coordinator, & Infection Preventionist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES/LEADERSHIP PILLARS (not limited to):
  1. Relationship Orientated; developing and fostering relationships through respect, open communication, trust and partnership.
  2. Valuing patients, families, employees, community, physicians, & partners
  3. Active involvement in the planning process
  4. Setting & Achieving Goals - through Strategic Plan update/affirmation, participating in organizational goal setting, setting department goals, conducting monthly accountability meetings, and honoring vital time.
  5. Effectively oversees and directs day-to-day operations.
  6. Develops and fosters an employer of choice culture
  7. Demonstrated through - Budgeting (annual and ongoing), optimization, and utilizing benchmarking (Samaritan and industry).
  8. Responsible for reporting audit goals, resource management and fiscal stewardship, maximization of productivity and cost containment, revenue generating opportunities, and monthly operational review.
  9. Regulatory compliance (DNV, DOH, Stark, etc)
  10. Leading Change - by adherence to standardized improvement method(s) (e.g., PDSA, Lean/A3, etc.) and/or Project Management System, surveying & improving the employee and patient experience, departments "grabbing the baton" for organization-wide improvement efforts and projects, and by leveraging stakeholder engagement/employee-driven team structures

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Education:
    1. Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Nursing, or related field or equivalent experience. Master's degree in related field preferred.
  • License:
    1. If a Registered Nurse;
      1. Current Washington State RN License
      2. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred
    2. Other Education:
      1. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred

  • Experience:
    1. Seven (7) years healthcare experience
    2. Five (5) or more years' experience, developing, monitoring, facilitating and/or presenting QI/Risk programs.
    3. Three (3) years of leadership experience in healthcare setting.
  • Skills:
    1. Extensive experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and program management, preferably in a healthcare or medical education setting.
    2. Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and industry best practices.
    3. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team of instructional professionals.
    4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with stakeholders and fostering partnerships.
    5. Proficiency in QI/Risk technologies, QI/Risk systems, and multimedia tools.
    6. Demonstrated ability to assess QI/Risk outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives. LEAN experience a plus.
    7. Grant writing and fundraising experience is desirable.
    8. Certification in QI/Risk philosophies (LEAN/Six Sigma) is an advantage.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Most of time spent indoors in well lit, temperature controlled environment.
  • Most of the time will be spent sitting at a desk.
  • Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.
  • May occasionally teach or speak to large groups and needs to clearly and effectively communicate both written and verbally with audience.

As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to commit to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students. Additionally, how we present ourselves matters, and adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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