Sr. Program Manager Regulatory Affairs - Risk Management - FT Days

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Risk & Regulatory Affairs, the Accreditation & Regulatory Affairs Manager directs and coordinates accreditation, policy and regulatory affairs initiatives for UC Irvine Health; serves as the organizational liaison with The Joint Commission (TJC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and other pertinent regulatory agencies. The incumbent performs a variety of duties including development of strategies for compliance, analysis of accreditation standards, regulations, and policies impacting UC Irvine Health and operations; and collaborates with hospital departments, services, clinics, and business partners in understanding and complying with accreditation standards, regulatory agencies, and hospital policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation, Federal and State (Titles 22 & 24) regulations, and The Joint Commission accreditation standards. experience in a key role in CMS and Joint Commission surveys
• Must have excellent presentation and computer skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours and locations based on the organization's needs
• Minimum of five years' experience in a quality or regulatory compliance role within a hospital or health care organization
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with customers/staff with diverse educational backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, think critically and creatively, and provide leadership through a consultative role
• Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field, RN, or equivalent experience in Quality & Patient Safety
• Ability to manage numerous diverse projects simultaneously through effective priority setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience leading a CMS or Joint Commission survey
• Master's Degree in health related field
• Current RN License