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How much do regulatory compliance rn jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for regulatory compliance rn in the United States is $118,836.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Regulatory Compliance RNs?

Regulatory Compliance Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses who ensure that healthcare facilities and staff comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards. Their work often involves monitoring clinical practices, conducting audits, providing staff education, and preparing for accreditation surveys. They play a key role in minimizing legal risks and ensuring high-quality patient care by promoting adherence to regulations set by organizations like The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

What are the most common challenges faced by a Regulatory Compliance RN, and how can they be managed effectively?

Regulatory Compliance RNs often face challenges such as keeping up-to-date with constantly changing healthcare regulations, ensuring thorough documentation, and facilitating compliance across interdisciplinary teams. Successfully managing these challenges involves regularly attending training sessions, collaborating closely with clinical and administrative staff, and utilizing compliance management software. Building strong communication channels helps address issues proactively and supports a culture of compliance throughout the organization.

What is the difference between Regulatory Compliance Rn vs Medical Compliance Specialist?

AspectRegulatory Compliance RnMedical Compliance Specialist
CredentialsRN license, certifications in healthcare regulationsCertifications in healthcare compliance, possibly RN background
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHealthcare organizations, compliance departments
Industry UsageHealthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical sectorsHealthcare compliance, medical device manufacturing

Regulatory Compliance Rn focuses on ensuring healthcare facilities meet legal and safety standards, often requiring nursing credentials. Medical Compliance Specialists handle compliance policies, documentation, and audits within healthcare organizations. While both roles involve healthcare regulations, RNs bring clinical expertise, whereas Medical Compliance Specialists focus on policy and procedural adherence.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Regulatory Compliance RN, and why are they important?

A Regulatory Compliance RN needs a solid nursing background, understanding of healthcare regulations, and relevant RN licensure, often supplemented by experience in compliance or quality assurance. Familiarity with compliance management tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and accreditation standards such as Joint Commission or CMS is crucial. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication help build trust and ensure accurate interpretation of regulations. These skills and qualifications are vital to maintain regulatory standards, avoid penalties, and ensure patient safety within healthcare organizations.
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Director Regulatory Compliance RN

Director Regulatory Compliance RN

HCA Healthcare

Nashville, TN • Remote

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


HCA Healthcare rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 2,201 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

592nd of 872 rated healthcare providers


Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Director, Regulatory and Clinical Compliance RN? At HCA, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

 Benefits

At HCA, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
    • 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
    • Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
    • Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
    • Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
    • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
    • Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
    • Adoption Assistance
    • Legal Benefits and lots more!

     Learn more about Employee Benefits

    You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Director, Regulatory and Clinical Compliance RN like you to be a part of our team.

     Job Summary and Qualifications

    The Internal Audit Department provides an independent appraisal function to validate management control systems and to support corporate management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities and efforts to achieve the Company's overall mission. The Clinical Compliance Team work includes a variety of audits and performs onsite and/or remote assessments of focused areas within HCA Healthcare hospitals which include maintaining accreditation (i.e., The Joint Commission (TJC)), federal, state, and local regulations, emergency services, nursing services, etc. Audits also include testing of medical record documentation and corresponding bills to ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations. The purpose of the audits is to assist facility management in determining compliance with company-defined processes and CMS requirements. The team works closely with facility, division, and group management as well as corporate responsible personnel to help effect overall compliance. The Regulatory Accreditation and Safety Compliance Director position will work on various audit engagements with team members at various levels and receive formal evaluations once a year.

     What you will do in this role:

    · Demonstrates a thorough understanding of The Joint Commission (TJC), The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), federal and state regulations.

    · Performs onsite and/or remote focused assessments of regulatory and accreditation compliance including applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards, emergency services, nursing services, and other clinical areas of organizational and/or patient safety and risk at HCA Healthcare facilities.

    · Conducts reviews of hospital/center systems to ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and licensure requirements as defined by TJC, CMS, federal and state regulations and company policy for areas such as emergency services, nursing services, and other clinical areas of organizational and/or patient safety and risk.

    · Understands HCA Healthcare’s business and the healthcare industry from a global perspective by recognizing business trends and emerging technical and industry developments of relevance and communicates these to the client engagement team and applicable management personnel.

    · Discusses complex auditing issues with engagement team and client management.

    · Communicates the objectives of each review and planned other services to the client engagement team and establishes/communicates team members’ roles in the process.

    · Executes audit procedures, analyzes evidence, reaches conclusions, identifies issues, develops strategies, and makes decisions for complex, judgmental issues related to the review procedures executed. Consults with others in the Company, as necessary, on complex issues.

    · Reviews working papers and memoranda for consistency with applicable authoritative guidance and the requirements of the department.

    · Develops detailed reports specifying compliance issues identified during the audit.

    · Assists the facility with action plan development, follow-up questions. Completes process follow-up as necessary.

    · Provides input and guidance in the development of, as well as the review of the detailed audit/review programs particularly focusing on complex audit issues.

    · Participates in the audit quality assurance program.

    · Assists with educational and administrative matters (e.g. professional development programs, process improvement team initiatives, recruiting efforts, and special projects as requested by the Director).

    What qualifications you will need:

    · Active RN Licensure with 10 or more years’ experience required.

    · BSN (from accredited School of Nursing) required.

    · Master’s degree preferred.

    · Experience, and/or certification supporting regulatory/accreditation/safety compliance required.

    · Nursing management/supervisory experience preferred.

    · Ability to travel up to 50%.

     HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

    "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

     

     We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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