Strategic Director, Quality Improvement & Patient Safety

Community Health Systems; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Corporate Director of Quality Improvement to lead enterprise-wide quality initiatives and strategic resource allocation. The role bridges corporate leadership with facility teams to standardize practices, reduce clinical variation, and improve patient safety across CHS facilities.

The position oversees staff, drives data-driven improvement, and collaborates with senior leaders to implement system-wide quality strategies and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or another clinical healthcare degree.
• Master’s degree (MPH, MSN, or MBA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate-wide quality and outcomes projects, including publicly reported measures.
• Operationalize system-wide initiatives and standardize practices across sites.
• Ensure planning, organization, and implementation of quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement patient-safety processes.
• Provide regulatory readiness and on-site audit support.

Skills

Google Workspace

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or clinical healthcare

Master’s degree (MPH, MSN, or MBA) preferred

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Corporate Director of Quality Improvement to lead enterprise-wide quality initiatives and strategic resource allocation. The role bridges corporate leadership with facility teams to standardize practices, reduce clinical variation, and improve patient safety across CHS facilities.

The position oversees staff, drives data-driven improvement, and collaborates with senior leaders to implement system-wide quality strategies and regulatory readiness.