Vice President Patient Safety and Quality

Ascension Wisconsin is looking for a Vice President of Safety and Quality to join their team!

• Department: Quality Management
• Location: Glendale, WI ( Onsite)
• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

The 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.

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Licensure / 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.

Additional Preferences:

• RN, MSN, PharmD, MD, PhD in a healthcare-related field
• 10+ 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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