Nurse Director of Quality & Patient Safety

About the role

This position leads hospital‑wide quality and patient‑safety initiatives for a major acute‑care organization in the Dallas‑Fort Worth area. The Nurse Director will drive measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, ensure regulatory readiness, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality and patient‑safety programs across all hospital departments.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and develop corrective‑action plans.
• Oversee accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and survey preparation.
• Partner with nursing, physician, executive, and operational leaders to align improvement efforts.
• Support performance‑improvement initiatives and promote high‑reliability practices.

Required profile

• Active RN license.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (master’s preferred).
• Progressive leadership experience in hospital quality and patient safety.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, accreditation processes, and patient‑safety practices.
• Proven ability to translate data insights into sustainable results.

Required skills

• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Quality‑management program development.
• Regulatory compliance expertise.