Director of Quality and Safety

We are seeking an experienced registered nurse leader to provide strategic and operational leadership for our organization's quality, performance improvement, patient safety, and regulatory programs. This highly visible leadership role will drive system-wide quality initiatives, regulatory readiness, patient safety programs, and organizational performance improvement efforts while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and high reliability. Role OverviewLead the organization's Quality, Patient Safety, Performance Improvement, and Regulatory programsDrive system-wide quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes and harm reductionOversee accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and quality reporting activitiesPartner with physicians, nursing leaders, and operational teams to improve clinical quality and patient safetyPromote a culture of safety, high reliability, and continuous improvement across the organizationManage patient safety event reporting, peer review, and performance improvement activitiesServe as a key advisor to executive and clinical leadership on quality and safety strategiesLead multidisciplinary initiatives that support organizational goals and regulatory requirements Key ResponsibilitiesDirect and oversee quality management, patient safety, and performance improvement programsLead regulatory readiness efforts, accreditation activities, and survey preparednessMonitor and improve organizational quality metrics, patient outcomes, and safety indicatorsOversee patient safety event management, root cause analysis, and corrective action planningPartner with physicians, nursing, and operational leaders to drive quality initiativesLead quality reporting and compliance efforts, including regulatory and accreditation requirementsSupport peer review and clinical performance improvement processesUtilize data analytics to identify trends, reduce risk, and improve outcomesPromote High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles and a culture of safetyDevelop and mentor quality and patient safety team membersCollaborate with executive leadership on strategic quality and patient safety priorities Requirements EducationBachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field requiredMaster's Degree (MSN, MHA, MPH, MBA, or related field) preferredExperienceMinimum 3-5 years of direct patient care experience requiredMinimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience requiredDemonstrated experience leading healthcare quality improvement and patient safety programsExperience with accreditation surveys, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiativesStrong background collaborating with interdisciplinary clinical and operational teamsExperience with quality reporting, patient safety event management, and organizational performance improvementLicenses & CertificationsActive Registered Nurse (RN) license requiredCertified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) strongly preferredCertified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) strongly preferredPreferred ExperienceJoint Commission survey readiness and accreditation experienceLeapfrog Hospital Survey experienceCMS quality reporting experienceDNV accreditation experienceNew Jersey Department of Health (DOH) regulatory experienceMIDAS patient safety/event reporting experienceKnowledge of High Reliability Organizations (HRO), Just Culture, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologiesSkillsStrategic leadership and change management capabilitiesStrong quality improvement and patient safety expertiseExcellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skillsStrong project management and organizational abilitiesExceptional communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to influence physicians, executives, and multidisciplinary teamsExperience driving organizational culture change and continuous improvement initiatives Why Join UsJoin a respected healthcare organization and a nationally recognized leader in patient carePartner directly with leadership to help shape the future of quality and safety initiativesLead high-impact organizational efforts focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory excellenceOpportunity to influence executive decision-making and system-wide performance improvement strategiesWork within a Magnet-designated academic medical center known for clinical excellence and innovationCompetitive compensation package with a salary range of $148,000 - $221,00015% annual bonus opportunityUnlimited PTO for leadership positionsComprehensive benefits, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness eligibilityOpportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient safety, quality outcomes, and organizational performance across a leading healthcare system Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.