VP-Patient Safety and Quality

4 weeks ago

Appleton, United States Ascension Full time
Details

We have an opportunity to join Ascension Wisconsin as the Vice President of Patient Safety & Quality.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

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.

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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Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • RN, MSN, PharmD, or PhD in a healthcare-related field;

Education:

  • Master's degree in Healthcare
    Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Additional Preferences

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.

Key Competencies


- Strategic thinking and execution
- Change management and organizational development
- Data-driven decision making
- Collaborative leadership
- Innovation and continuous improvement
- Regulatory knowledge and interpretation


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.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran 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.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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