Vice President Patient Safety and Quality

About the role

Ascension Wisconsin is looking for a Vice President of Safety and Quality to join their team in the Quality Management department, located in Glendale, WI. This role is 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 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Oversee regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Lead preparation for regulatory surveys and accreditation visits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.