This is a hybrid role that is highly consultative and has regular meetings at a variety of Legacy locations across the Portland Metro area. On days that onsite activity is not scheduled, individuals in this role may work from remotely. 

All new hires are required to come to a designated Legacy Health office location in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date for a new hire health assessment and to complete new employee orientation.

The Regulatory Readiness Program Manager holds a crucial position in ensuring our healthcare system's adherence to accreditation and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this role involves leading and facilitating the accreditation and regulatory readiness program across the hospitals with Legacy Health. As the system's primary resource for clinical regulatory interpretation, the Program Manager ensures that our organization remains compliant with all relevant regulations, safeguarding the delivery of safe and high-quality healthcare services.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare quality management, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• Experience in leading accreditation preparation processes preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation of regulatory compliance activities.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to act consistently with organizational values and exhibit leadership competencies.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams across the organization.
• Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives related to regulatory compliance.
• Experience in preparing reports and documentation for accreditation surveys and regulatory audits.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex regulatory requirements and communicating them effectively to stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills to lead and facilitate the accreditation and regulatory readiness program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey regulatory information clearly and accurately.

• Relevant certification in healthcare quality or regulatory affairs (preferred)

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you