Director of Compliance Registered Nurse RN
Compensation
Not listed
Type
Full-time
Location
Bakersfield, California
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Requirements Summary
Candidates must hold a current, valid, and active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment. The role prefers at least four years of clinical experience and two years of experience in regulatory, licensure, or accreditation roles.
Core Responsibilities
The Director of Compliance provides clinical leadership for hospital operations including infection control, risk management, and quality improvement. They use clinical expertise to supervise these areas while integrating the hospital's mission into daily practice.
Key Skills
Company Information
- Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
- Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
- Type: Privately Held
Full Job Description
Overview Director of Compliance - Full Time - Bakersfield, California Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab hospital offering comprehensive rehabilitative services to patients in the Central Valley. We specialize in helping individuals bounce back from life-altering health events such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our dedicated team provides a full spectrum of therapies – physical, occupational, speech, and more – utilizing advanced technologies and evidence-based techniques to accelerate healing. At Central California Rehabilitation Hospital, patients receive care in a comfortable, encouraging environment with private rooms and fully equipped therapy gyms. Accredited and honored among the nation’s top rehabilitation facilities, we are committed to exceptional patient outcomes and proudly serve as a center of hope and recovery for our community. Registered Nurse license is required for this position. We are seeking a Director of Compliance to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits: PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available Dental and Vision coverage 401K with employer matching Life insurance Short-and-long term disability Wellness & Work Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date Professional Growth: Continuing education opportunities Qualifications Required Skills: Current, valid, and active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment is required. Minimum four years clinical experience preferred Two years in a role with regulatory/hospital licensure/accreditation experience preferred. Additional Qualifications/Skills: Knowledge of and resource for Federal, State and the Joint Commission standards and hospital specific rules and regulations. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Responsibilities The Director of Compliance is the individual with primary responsibility for providing clinical leadership for the following areas of hospital operations: Infection Prevention/Control, Medical Staff Services, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, and Quality Management/Improvement. Uses clinical expertise and significant independent discretion and judgment to help manage and supervise the hospital’s operations in all of the aforementioned areas. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice. Posted Total Compensation The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $ Minimum Salary USD $98,800.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $143,932.00/Yr.