Nursing Director of Quality Improvement & Population Health Management
Pay as listed: $121k-$187k · San Marcos, California · pays below the median of 12 Registered Nurse listings (36th percentile).
Listed compensation
$121k-$187k
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Job Description
TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to underserved communities. We are committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status.
With a focus on culturally sensitive, affordable services, TrueCare aims to improve the health of diverse communities. Our vision is to be the premier healthcare provider in the region, delivering exceptional patient experiences through innovative, integrated care.
The RN Director focuses on population health management, including preventive care, chronic disease management, care coordination, and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) to reduce disparities and optimize resource utilization.
They lead quality improvement initiatives, such as clinical process enhancements and patient safety efforts, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Leveraging data analytics, they monitor performance, prioritize initiatives, and align programs with organizational goals.
By collaborating with community partners, engaging patients, and educating staff, the Director ensures the department delivers innovative, patient-centered care that advances TrueCare’s mission.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ clinical nursing experience.
- Previous experience leading quality improvement and/or change management processes.
Qualifications Desired
- Master’s in Public Health from an accredited institution preferred.
- 1 to 3 years of experience leading a quality improvement program preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Model for Improvement, and other quality improvement frameworks.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma preferred.
- Additional certification or coursework in patient safety and quality desired.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Competitive Time Off
- Low-cost health, dental, vision & life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance program
- The pay range for this role is $120,551 - $186,854 on an annual basis.
Pay transparency: If you are hired at TrueCare, your salary will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining an offer.
TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to support all team members recruited or employed here.
Key Responsibilities
The Nursing Director leads population health management initiatives, including chronic disease management and care coordination to address social determinants of health. They also oversee quality improvement programs, utilize data analytics to monitor performance, and foster a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possess at least five years of clinical nursing experience with a background in quality improvement or change management. A Master’s in Public Health and certifications in Lean Six Sigma or patient safety are highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Quality Improvement — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 54% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$154k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
True Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 7 active listings.
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