Director of Quality and Patient Safety

The Director of Quality and Patient Safety will serve as a highly visible leader and change agent, working closely with physicians, nursing, clinical and operational leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, reduce preventable harm, strengthen a culture of safety and high reliability, and drive organizational performance through data-driven quality improvement initiatives.This role will oversee regulatory readiness, quality reporting, patient safety event management, peer review, and performance improvement activities while supporting the organization’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic and operational leadership for Quality, Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, and Regulatory programsDevelop, implement, and oversee a system-wide quality management and patient safety programSupport safe, high-quality, patient-centered care across the organizationEnsure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standardsCollaborate with physicians, nursing, clinical, operational, and multidisciplinary teamsLead initiatives to improve patient outcomes and reduce preventable harmStrengthen a culture of safety, high reliability, and continuous improvementDrive data-driven quality improvement and organizational performance initiativesOversee regulatory readiness and accreditation activitiesManage quality reporting, patient safety event management, peer review, and performance improvement activitiesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Nursing, BSN, or healthcare-related field requiredRegistered Nurse license requiredMinimum 3–5 years of direct patient care experience requiredMinimum 5 years of progressive leadership or management experience requiredStrong project management, analytical, communication, and leadership skillsPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related fieldCPHQ and/or CPPS certificationExperience with quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, regulatory surveys, accreditation activities, and interdisciplinary teamsExperience with DNV accreditation, CMS reporting, Leapfrog Hospital Survey, NJ Department of Health, and MIDAS event reportingKnowledge of High Reliability Organization principles, Just Culture, Lean, Six Sigma, or other performance improvement methodologiesCompensation: $147,555.20–$221,353.60 annually