Vice President Patient Safety and Quality

Vice President Of Safety And QualityAscension Wisconsin is looking for a Vice President of Safety and Quality to join their team! The department is Quality Management and the location is Glendale, WI (Onsite). Eligible for an annual bonus incentive.Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets OpportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.Benefits That Help You ThriveComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insuranceTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreHow You'll Make An Impact In This RoleThe Vice President of Quality, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention, and Regulatory is a key executive leadership role responsible for overseeing and driving excellence in quality of care, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance across Ascension Wisconsin. This position reports directly to the Acute Care Chief Medical Officer and works collaboratively with other senior leaders to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. This role is critical in driving our organization's commitment to delivering the highest quality care, ensuring patient safety, preventing infections, and maintaining regulatory compliance across our hospital system.Key Responsibilities:Quality and Patient Safety: Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive quality and patient safety program aligned with the organization's strategic goals. Lead system-wide initiatives to improve clinical outcomes, reduce medical errors, and enhance patient experience. Establish and monitor key performance indicators for quality and safety across all facilities.Infection Prevention: Direct the development and implementation of evidence-based infection prevention practices across the system. Collaborate with clinical leaders to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve patient outcomes.Regulatory Compliance: Oversee regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, NCQA). Lead preparation for regulatory surveys and accreditation visits. Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.Leadership and Strategy: Provide visionary leadership in developing and executing strategies to continuously improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Implement proactive strategic and tactical approach to quality, patient safety, regulatory, and infection prevention. Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice throughout the organization. Collaborate with executive leadership to align quality and safety initiatives with overall organizational goals and objectives.Data Analytics and Reporting: Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of quality and safety data to drive performance improvement. Develop and maintain a robust system for tracking and trending quality metrics, patient safety events, and regulatory compliance. Utilize data analytics to identify opportunities for improvement and measure the effectiveness of interventions.What Minimum Requirements You'll NeedLicensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board. Preferred.

Education: Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.What Additional Preferences We're SeekingRN, MSN, PharmD, MD, PhD in a healthcare-related field10+ years of progressive leadership experience in quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance within a large healthcare system.Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement methodologies, patient safety principles, and regulatory requirements.Strong understanding of healthcare operations, clinical processes, and evidence-based practices.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.Proven ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams in a complex healthcare environment.