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Director Of Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement

State Of Maryland


Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 71805 - 92894
Posted: 4 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GRADE
STD0017
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Maryland Board of Nursing
4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore MD 21215
Main Purpose of Job
The Director of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) plays a critical leadership role in advancing the Maryland Board of Nursings mission to protect public health through effective regulation of nursing practice. This position will design organize implement and maintain a comprehensive quality assurance and performance improvement program that ensures regulatory compliance data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across all Board functions. The Director will also provide strategic oversight supervision and subject matter expertise in auditing process evaluation performance measurement and policy development and act as a key advisor to the Executive and Deputy Directors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules regulations policy procedures and processes or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess:
  • Experience in Quality Assurance methodologies (e.g. Plan-Do-Study-Act Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma)
  • Experience/Knowledge in Risk Management
  • Experience/Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Acts and regulations which pertain to varied departments within the Maryland Board of Nursing
  • Experience/Knowledge and awareness of Healthcare Regulations as well as the innate ability to understand interpret and apply laws rules and regulations governing medical programs and nursing services
  • Experience preparing clear and concise evaluations and reports
  • Experience effectively communicating information (both verbally and written)
  • Experience/knowledge in data collection and analysis-proficiency in reviewing audits compliance reports and performance indicators
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.


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