Program Manager, Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance (White Memorial)

About the role

Leads the Accreditation and regulatory compliance program of the organization. Ensures organizational compliance with applicable laws and standards, and government regulations. Functions as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets and assists hospital departments, leadership and Medical Staff in the implementation of Federal, State and Joint Commission standards and regulations.
• Maintains and controls all regulatory, licensure and accreditation documents.
• Makes sure Joint Commission standards compliance.
• Conducts periodic internal reviews and/or audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Identifies regulatory compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
• Manages the internal investigations of compliance issues.
• Reviews operational risks and develops risk management strategies.
• Disseminates written policies and procedures related to regulatory compliance activities.
• Designs and implements systems to ensure a state of continual regulatory, licensure and accreditation compliance.
• Supports the accreditation preparation process for the organization by managing logistics, conducting mock surveys and maintaining organization’s communication regarding changes and updates for regulatory compliance.
• Provides employee training on regulatory compliance related topics, policies or procedures.
• Provides assistance to internal or external auditors in regulatory compliance reviews.
• Prepares reports regarding regulatory compliance operations and progress.
• Maintains and controls all regulatory, licensure and accreditation documents.
• Makes sure Joint Commission standards compliance.
• Conducts periodic internal reviews and/or audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Identifies compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
• Manages the internal investigations of compliance issues.
• Prepares and submits reports following the review of unusual occurrences and adverse events in partnership with network manager or network director.
• Alerts appropriate regulatory bodies as required.
• Reviews unusual occurrences and adverse events, ensuring that immediate corrective actions are implemented for all reportable events to safeguard patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, business administration, hospital administration or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required Three years' experience in healthcare: Required Two years' experience in accreditation or regulatory compliance or process improvements: Preferred Five years' experience in healthcare accrediation and regulatory affairs: Two years' leadership experience in Accreditation and Regulatory Licenses/Certifications Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Healthcare Accreditation Certificated Professional (HACP) certification or Lean certification: Required within two years of hire Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or HACP or Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt (LGB): Required Essential Functions

Qualifications

Reviews, interprets and assists hospital departments, leadership and Medical Staff in the implementation of Federal, State and Joint Commission standards and regulations. Maintains and controls all regulatory, licensure and accreditation documents. Monitors Joint Commission standards compliance. Conducts periodic internal reviews and/or audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed. Identifies regulatory compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation. Manages the internal investigations of compliance issues. Reviews operational risks and develops risk management strategies. Disseminates written policies and procedures related to regulatory compliance activities. Designs and implements systems to ensure a state of continual regulatory, licensure and accreditation compliance. Supports the accreditation preparation process for the organization by managing logistics, conducting mock surveys and maintaining organization’s communication regarding changes and updates for regulatory compliance. Provides employee training on regulatory compliance related topics, policies or procedures. Provides assistance to internal or external auditors in regulatory compliance reviews. Prepares reports regarding regulatory compliance operations and progress. Monitors compliance systems to ensure effectiveness. Provides direction and assures regulatory compliance. Coordinates all on site regulatory, licensure and accreditation surveys, organizes schedules and conducts internal audit processes. Conducts annual State regulatory compliance assessment. Develops and maintains any action plan and response to citations for any regulatory agency. Collects data and prepares graphic presentation, and compiles reports to demonstrate compliance. Maintains and controls all regulatory, licensure and accreditation documents. Monitors Joint Commission standards compliance. Conducts periodic internal reviews and/or audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed. Identifies compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation. Manages the internal investigations of compliance issues. Prepares and submits reports following the review of unusual occurrences and adverse events in partnership with network manager or network director. Alerts appropriate regulatory bodies as required. Reviews unusual occurrences and adverse events, ensuring that immediate corrective actions are implemented for all reportable events to safeguard patient safety and regulatory compliance. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. JOB INFO Job Identification : 62863 Job Category : Manager Posting Date : 2026-05-13T18:47:43+00:00 Job Schedule : Full time Locations : Los Angeles, CA, United States Assignment Category : Full-time regular Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $103,727 to $155,590. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information. Hiring Department : Accreditation Shift Length : 8 Hours