Regional Director, Quality & Patient Safety

Providence Health & Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Health in Southern California seeks an Executive Director Quality to lead regional quality, patient safety, and care-experience initiatives. You will align ministry and regional leaders, drive strategic improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

This hands-on role requires senior-level clinical leadership, sharp data analysis, and the ability to translate complex metrics into actionable plans across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a healthcare-related field or Bachelor's in a related field.
• California Fire and Life Safety Card within 30 days of hire.
• 7 years of experience in clinical leadership.
• 5 years of senior management experience in a large multi-site health system.
• Experience with The Joint Commission and DNV accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and safety initiatives across Southern California ministries.
• Develop and monitor the Quality Strategic Plan and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with CQO, ministry leaders, physicians and operations.
• Oversee clinical risk, patient safety, infection prevention programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across regions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in healthcare

Bachelor's degree in healthcare

Job description

Providence St. Joseph Health in Southern California seeks an Executive Director Quality to lead regional quality, patient safety, and care-experience initiatives. You will align ministry and regional leaders, drive strategic improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

This hands-on role requires senior-level clinical leadership, sharp data analysis, and the ability to translate complex metrics into actionable plans across multiple facilities.