Quality & Risk Director: Lead Hospital Safety & Performance

American College of Healthcare Executives; Black River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

Black River Health in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Director of Quality & Risk Management to lead hospital quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement programs. You will guide systemwide initiatives, oversee ACO-related activities, and drive measurable outcomes aligned with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has substantial hospital quality leadership experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of improving patient care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct hospital quality department leadership/management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of direct experience with value-based care and ACOs.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or related field.
• Strong project management, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive QAPI strategy and lead organization-wide performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee risk management and patient safety programs.
• Lead value-based care initiatives, ACO-related activities, and organizational deliverables.
• Monitor and support quality outcomes, performance metrics, and strategic goals.
• Maintain accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver quality, patient safety, and regulatory education for staff and providers.
• Lead key committees focused on quality, safety, and regulatory excellence.
• Collaborate across departments to identify opportunities for improved outcomes, performance, and patient care.
• Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement and accountability.

Skills

Project management

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration

Nursing degree

Job description

Black River Health in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Director of Quality & Risk Management to lead hospital quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement programs. You will guide systemwide initiatives, oversee ACO-related activities, and drive measurable outcomes aligned with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has substantial hospital quality leadership experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of improving patient care.