Jobs · Quality Assurance · Colorado

Director, Quality & Compliance - Champion of Integrity

HopeWest · Grand Junction, CO · 1 mo ago
Quality Assurance$85k–$94k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

The Director of Quality & Compliance leads with both clinical empathy and regulatory rigor, ensuring compliance frameworks support seamless, compassionate care. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for hospice quality, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, patient safety, and accreditation readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field preferred
  • At least 5 to 7 years of leadership experience required
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in quality and compliance required
  • Experience with regulatory surveys, accreditation, and quality improvement methodologies
  • Current unrestricted RN license required
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred or obtained within 2 years of employment
  • Hospice and Palliative Care certification preferred or obtained within 2 years of employment

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements
  • Experience with QAPI, data analytics, and performance improvement methodologies
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and lead organizational change initiatives
  • Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date
  • Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
  • Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • EAP & Disability
  • 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
  • 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations

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