Ascension · 11 hours ago
VP-Patient Safety and Quality
Glendale, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAscension Wisconsin is looking for a Vice President of Safety and Quality to join their team. This key executive leadership role is responsible for overseeing and driving excellence in quality of care, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance across Ascension Wisconsin.
CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit
No H1B
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 (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, NCQA)
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
Qualification
Required
Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
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
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
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
Company
Ascension
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-04-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Eduardo Conrado
President and CEO
Kramer Schmidt
Vice President, Consumer Product Dates Employed
Recent News
San Bernardino Sun
2025-12-29
MarketScreener
2025-10-03
Company data provided by crunchbase