What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Quality & Regulatory Services position at American Health Care Association?
AHCA / NCAL is seeking a Vice President of Quality & Regulatory Services to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care through the development, implementation, evaluation, and oversight of programs, projects, and strategies within the Quality & Regulatory team. This role leads efforts to improve quality in long-term care, formulates and coordinates regulatory and clinical related policies, supports key initiatives and programs, including oversight of the AHCA / NCAL Quality Award Program. By managing regulatory analysis, policy development, and member education in areas such as survey, certification, and enforcement, this position helps to increase AHCA's visibility as a trusted resource for long-term care providers and informs key stakeholders.
Qualifications & Skills :
A Bachelor's Degree is required; Master's Degree preferred, with a specialty in management, quality, or health-related fields considered a plus.10 years minimum of professional experience required, including expertise in policy development and analysis, federal and / or state long-term care regulatory certification, survey, enforcement, and related regulations. Clinical leadership experience preferred. Quality improvement experience, including familiarity with the Baldrige criteria, is ideal. Work experience in post-acute / long-term care is required, experience as an Administrator or Director of Nursing (DON) preferred. Prior experience in an association or other membership organization is preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities :
Leadership and Strategic Oversight :
- Lead and manage the Quality & Regulatory Services team, providing guidance and supervision to staff and consultants to achieve organizational goals.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and projects to improve quality in long-term care and support compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Oversight of the department's Quality and Regulatory annual budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and reviewing detailed budget reports.
Regulatory Analysis, Policy Development & Advocacy :
Quality Improvement, Resource Development and Program Management :
Member Support and Resource Development :
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication :
Event and Committee Support :
Internal Collaboration :