Senior Director, Enterprise Risk, Quality & Patient Safety
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research InstituteAbout the role
Date Posted:
2026-06-19Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
Florida - RemoteWHY JOIN FCS
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS
Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.
Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.
Come join us today!
SUMMARY:
The Senior Director, Enterprise Risk, Quality & Patient Safety provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization's enterprise risk management, insurance, quality, patient safety, and performance improvement programs. This role integrates clinical and business risk strategies to ensure regulatory compliance, protect organizational assets, and improve patient outcomes.
The Senior Director partners with executive leadership and operational teams to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risk while advancing a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the organization.
PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead enterprise-wide Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety, and Insurance functions
- Develop and implement an integrated Enterprise Risk and Quality strategy aligned to organizational goals
- Oversee risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting across all business units
- Establish and maintain enterprise dashboards to monitor risk, quality, and patient safety metrics
- Lead performance improvement initiatives to reduce variation and improve outcomes
- Oversee root cause analysis processes and ensure effective corrective action implementation
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (CMS, AHCA,
- Lead survey readiness, accreditation, and certification activities
- Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to address systemic risks and improve care delivery
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on risk exposure and quality performance
- Build and lead high-performing teams across risk, quality, and patient safety
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Travel to clinic locations to support quality, risk, and patient safety initiatives
- Oversight of Quality Committee and Patient Safety Organization
- Support insurance programs, including malpractice and cyber risk
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
- Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, Public Health, or related field, required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), strongly preferred
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, preferred
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), required
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), required or obtained within 2 years
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), preferred
- Valid state driver's license, required
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 12–15 years of progressive leadership experience in health
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