Quality & Patient Safety Specialist - Regulatory

Quality & Patient Safety Specialist – Regulatory At NewYork‑Presbyterian Hospital, every day is an opportunity to elevate the standard of care. Our state‑of‑the‑art environment empowers continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration. In this full‑time role, you will serve as a trusted partner in supporting regulatory readiness, patient safety, and operational excellence across our enterprise. Key Responsibilities Support the hospital’s response to unannounced CMS and DOH surveys. Provide on‑site support throughout onsite survey activity. Work with clinical teams to develop and implement post‑survey plans of correction. Support ongoing regulatory readiness efforts across multiple hospital sites. Provide consultation, analysis, and improvement facilitation for quality, safety, and compliance initiatives. Assess organizational compliance with CMS, DOH, and Joint Commission regulatory standards. Collaborate with departments, service lines, and clinical teams to implement and sustain accreditation and regulatory processes. Analyze internal and external quality and regulatory data to identify trends, opportunities, and strategic priorities. Serve as a recognized resource for regulatory compliance. Partner closely with Quality and Patient Safety colleagues across the enterprise as part of one integrated team. Preferred Criteria Master’s degree in a related field. Clinical licensure (RN, NP, PA, RD, PT/OT, or PharmD) with hands‑on experience and leadership in a hospital setting. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six‑Sigma Lean certification. 3+ years of project management experience, including leading cross‑functional initiatives, managing timelines, and coordinating project teams. Extensive knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation, DOH regulations, and connection to hospital operations and policies. Expertise in organizational patient readiness, patient safety protocols, and quality improvement methodologies. Required Criteria Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare, with a focus on regulatory, quality and performance improvement. Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS and DOH requirements, and/or experience with Joint Commission or regulatory survey activity. Experience with managing and interpreting data. Salary Range: $92,000‑$152,500/Annual. Location: This role requires on‑site presence and flexible travel across the NewYork‑Presbyterian enterprise. Employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse travel expenses. NewYork‑Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital