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Find Exciting Permanent Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership Jobs with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Quality/Performance Improvement Leader seeking permanent job opportunities? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your gateway to a wide array of rewarding career options. With a total of 4 permanent Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership jobs currently available, our platform is your one-stop destination for your job search needs.

Competitive Salaries for Quality/Performance Improvement Jobs

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our opportunities are not just abundant but also lucrative. Based on jobs placed in the last year, the average pay rate for Operations Quality/Performance Improvement positions was $221k per year.

Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership Salary Trends

We understand that staying informed about salary trends is essential when you’re considering your next career move. Based on historical data from the last year of posted Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership jobs, the average pay hovers around $221k per year. It’s worth noting that the highest paying job for a permanent Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership role in the last year reached $363k annually, highlighting the potential for growth in your career.

Flexible Start Dates to Suit Your Schedule

At AMN Healthcare, we prioritize your convenience. As of Jun 03, 2026, we offer Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership jobs with a range of starting dates, including Jun 2, 2026 (2 jobs) and Jun 16, 2026 (2 jobs). This flexibility allows you to plan your transition into a new position seamlessly, giving you the freedom to choose what works best for your schedule.

Diverse Facilities Hiring Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership Operations Jobs

The types of facilities offering permanent Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership jobs for Operations professionals are diverse. Whether you prefer to work in Health System (5 jobs), Community (2 jobs), Rural (1 job), and Acute Care (1 job) facilities, AMN Healthcare has you covered.

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Find Quality/Performance Improvement Jobs in Gainesville

AMN Healthcare currently has permanent Quality/Performance Improvement positions available in Gainesville.
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Accreditation Director
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30680
  • June 16, 2026
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Join Northeast Georgia Health System, a not-for-profit healthcare system, as their new Accreditation Director! The Position
  • The Accreditation Director will lead system-wide accreditation and continuous readiness efforts across acute care hospitals and hospital outpatient departments, including CMS, DNV, state regulations, and ISO standards. 
  • The Director will be responsible for the oversight of approximately five FTEs and will oversee accreditation readiness activities, including survey preparation, findings management, action planning, and resolution tracking. 
  • Partner with nursing, operations, Risk Management, and other departments to proactively identify improvement opportunities and ensure ongoing survey readiness 
  • This leader will direct system-wide policy and document control functions, including oversight of the Policy Steering Committee and standardization of documentation practices. 
  • The Director will strive to maintain strategic and operational oversight of the Quality Management System (QMS) and document control systems across Acute Care Services.  
  • Lead and develop the Accreditation, Policy, and Document Control teams, including coaching, performance management, and competency oversight. 
  • This leader will collaborate with executive leadership on budgeting, resource planning, and system-level accreditation priorities and goals. 
  • Serve as a lean leader, promoting continuous improvement and supporting organizational excellence initiatives, while completing special projects as assigned.  
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree is required. 
  • Active RN license is required. 
  • A minimum of five years of progressive care experience within an acute care setting is required. 
  • A minimum of five years’ experience of accreditation or related experience is required. 
The Organization
  • Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), based out of Winder, Georgia, is a not-for-profit health system with a mission to improve the health of the community in all we do, serving more than 1 million[JE1.1] people across northeast Georgia through multiple hospitals and care sites. 
  • The organization is guided by four core values; Respectful Compassion, Responsible Stewardship, Deep Interdependence, and Passion for Excellence, which shape daily care delivery and team culture. 
  • NGHS is consistently recognized nationally for excellence in patient care, workplace culture, and safety, including awards from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Forbes, Press Ganey, and others. 
  • As a growing regional system anchored by multiple hospital campuses and specialty programs, NGHS emphasizes innovation, high reliability, and community investment through reinvestment in services, technology, and access to care.
The Community 
  • Gainesville is best known for its proximity to Lake Lanier, one of Georgia’s premier destinations for boating, fishing, camping, and waterfront recreation. The city also features a revitalized historic downtown, the Quinlan Visual Arts Center, and scenic outdoor destinations like the Elachee Nature Science Center and nearby Blue Ridge foothills. Gainesville is often referred to as the “Queen City of the Mountains” due to its location in North Georgia’s rolling landscape. 
  • Gainesville is served by both the Gainesville City School District and portions of the Hall County School District, with schools known for strong academics, athletics, and fine arts programs. Gainesville High School has a long-standing reputation for academic and athletic excellence, while the area also offers higher education opportunities through the University of North Georgia – Gainesville Campus and Lanier Technical College. 
  • Gainesville is internationally recognized as the “Poultry Capital of the World,” serving as a major hub for the poultry industry and food production throughout the Southeast. In addition to its industrial presence, the city has become known for its balance of outdoor recreation, economic growth, healthcare expansion, and vibrant community culture. 
  • Residents are drawn to Gainesville for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and strong sense of community. The city offers a mix of small-town Southern charm and modern growth, with year-round festivals, local shops, parks, and recreation programs contributing to a highly active lifestyle. Convenient access to Atlanta combined with mountain and lake scenery makes Gainesville a desirable place for both families and professionals.
Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:Jill EttoriExecutive Search Directorjill.ettori@amnhealthcare.com781-591-3720#BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-JE1
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Find Quality/Performance Improvement Jobs in Salina

AMN Healthcare currently has permanent Quality/Performance Improvement positions available in Salina.
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Director of Clinical Quality & Patient Experience
  • Salina, Kansas – 67401
  • June 2, 2026
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Join Salina Regional Health Center, a community-focused organization, as their new Director of Clinical Quality and Patient Experience! The Position
  • The Director of Clinical Quality & Patient Experience is a newly created role responsible for providing strategic leadership in advancing clinical quality initiatives and enhancing patient experience across the organization, ensuring care that is safe, high-quality, and centered on patients.
  • This leader will partner closely with medical staff including physicians, nursing, data/reporting, and operational teams to translate data into actionable strategies that improve outcomes, reduce variation, and elevate the overall care experience. 
  • This Director will serve as the clinical quality leader for the organization, driving the interpretation and application of key quality metrics. They will identify performance trends and outliers, prioritize improvement opportunities, and lead initiatives that align with regulatory, accreditation, and payer expectations.
  • This role leads patient and family experience strategies across all care settings. As the organization’s champion, this leader promotes service excellence, empathy, and accountability, and partners with external vendors to improve survey strategies, reporting, and performance.
  • The Director also leads clinical quality, patient safety, and experience initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and accountability for results. This role supports change, addresses challenges, and fosters collaboration across departments.
  • Additionally, this individual will oversee departmental operations, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial performance expectations. They will develop and implement policies and procedures that support compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • This position requires a highly collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader who can effectively influence across all levels of the organization. Strong communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to navigate complex situations will be essential in driving both cultural and operational transformation.
  • The ideal candidate is a data-driven, relationship-focused healthcare leader with experience in clinical quality, patient safety, and patient experience. They will bring a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution, with a passion for improving care delivery and creating exceptional patient experiences.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field is required; master’s degree is strongly preferred. 
  • Active clinical Kansas license (RN, PT, OT, or RT)
  • A minimum of two years of progressive leadership experience in an acute healthcare setting with responsibility for clinical quality, patient safety, and/or patient experience, including hands-on performance improvement work and demonstrated measurable outcomes is required.
The Organization
  • Salina Regional Health Center (SRHC) is a financially strong 393-bed, non-profit, regional referral center providing comprehensive services through advanced technology. 
  • SRHC has been recognized three times with the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety, named a Most Wired winner, and earned the international Baby-Friendly designation from Baby-Friendly USA in 2020.
  • SRHC has implemented specialized trauma care to achieve its Level III Trauma Center status, as is equipped with a 26-bed Emergency Department and four trauma suites. 
  • SRHC has been recognized for its commitment to quality care, community services, and state-of-the-art medical equipment with recent additions of a Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System and HALO Ablation Catheter.
The Community 
  • Salina, Kansas, is a growing community of approximately 50,000 residents located in the heart of the country. It offers a below-average cost of living, with newly built homes and a growing number of new apartment developments.
  • For those relocating from outside Kansas, the local Chamber of Commerce offers a relocation incentive—making the move even more appealing.
  • The city features beautiful parks and recreation areas, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and strong educational opportunities, including three higher education institutions. As a regional hub for advanced medical care, Salina serves a 14-county area and supports approximately 200,000 patients each year.
  • Salina also stands out as a culinary destination, with a diverse mix of dining options ranging from breweries and wineries to Italian, Mexican, and classic steakhouses.
Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:Amy SimonsonExecutive Recruiteramy.simonson@amnhealthcare.com913-708-8929#BESmith#BESrecruitment
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Find Quality/Performance Improvement Jobs in Charlottesville

AMN Healthcare currently has permanent Quality/Performance Improvement positions available in Charlottesville.
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Administrator, Quality and Performance Improvement
  • Charlottesville, Virginia – 22908
  • June 2, 2026
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Help to elevate healthcare excellence as the new Administrator, Quality and Performance Improvement, at UVA Health System, located in picturesque Charlottesville, VirginiaThe Position
  • The Administrator of Quality & Performance Improvement will provide strategic and operational leadership for quality, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives across the organization. This leader will play a critical role in advancing clinical outcomes, strengthening accreditation readiness, and building a culture of continuous improvement within a stable, collaborative healthcare environment.
  • This leader will oversee a team of approximately 23 FTEs, including 5 direct reports, and will focus on developing team capabilities, enhancing benchmarking efforts, and bringing structure to performance improvement initiatives. 
  • The Administrator will lead efforts around patient safety, infection prevention, and performance improvement, with a focus on improving key metrics such as readmissions and hospital-acquired infections (including CLABSI, CAUTI, and surgical site infections). They will evaluate current practices, identify gaps, and implement data-driven strategies to enhance outcomes across targeted service lines.
  • A key priority for this role will be accreditation preparedness, including readiness rounding, policy and document management alignment, and ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission standards. The Administrator will strengthen internal processes to support a successful upcoming survey while building sustainable systems for ongoing compliance.
  • The Administrator will introduce and advance Lean-based performance improvement methodologies, helping the organization shift from a traditionally conservative approach toward a more proactive, data-driven, and outcomes-focused culture. They will leverage benchmarking and best practices—ideally with experience tied to specific patient populations or service lines—to drive measurable improvements.
  • This role requires a highly collaborative and relationship-driven leader who can effectively partner with physicians, executives, and clinical teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization will be essential in driving engagement, accountability, and sustained improvement.
  • The ideal candidate brings experience within an academic medical center or similarly complex environment, along with deep knowledge of accreditation standards, quality metrics, and patient safety initiatives. They will be a visible, hands-on leader who can balance strategic vision with operational execution during a time of organizational transition and opportunity.
Requirements
  • Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field is required. 
The Organization
  • The University of Virginia Health System is an academic health care center associated with the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
  • The health system provides inpatient and outpatient care, patient education and conducts medical research.
  • University of Virginia (UVA) Health System includes a medical center, level I trauma center nationally recognized cancer and heart centers and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.
  • UVA aspires to create a culture of trust, respect and engagement through their values: accountability, stewardship, professionalism, integrity, respect and excellence.
The Community 
  • Located two hours from Washington, D. C. and one hour from Richmond, Virginia, Charlottesville is a historically rich city situated between several expansive national parks.
  • Charlottesville was the home of two former Presidents – Jefferson and Monroe – and houses Monticello, Jefferson’s mountain-top home, attracting half a million tourists annually.
  • Although the city is always changing, a tradition of hospitality continues, the people are as welcoming as they were 50 years ago.
  • A destination full of scenic beauty, top culinary options and unique innovation, Charlottesville has been named everything from “Best Place To Live In America” to “The Best Running Town In The USA.”
Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:Jill EttoriExecutive Search Directorjill.ettori@amnhealthcare.com781-591-3720#BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-JE1
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Nationwide Statistics on Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership Jobs

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership permanent job. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends across the US over the last 3 months, along with other important data about types of healthcare facilities offering work so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership Jobs

How many Permanent Quality/Performance Improvement Leader jobs are available in the US from AMN?

As of 6/2/26, AMN Healthcare had 4 exclusive job opportunities for Permanent Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership professionals in the US.

What is the historical salary range for Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership jobs in the US?

Based on the last 12 months of data, pay rates for Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership jobs in the US have ranged from $135k to $363k annually for permanent positions.

What is the average salary for a Permanent Quality/Performance Improvement Leader?

Based on historical data, the average pay for Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership jobs in the US is $221k a year for permanent jobs.

Which types of facilities hire the most Quality/Performance Improvement Leaders in the US?

Of the 5 Quality/Performance Improvement Leadership jobs recently filled for Permanent Leadership positions, the types of facilities hiring included Health System, Community, and Acute Care facilities.

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