Strategic Quality Improvement Leader

CHS Career Site; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS seeks a Corporate Director of Quality Improvement (CDQI)—Strategic Resource/Support to align resources with the enterprise quality strategy and standardize practices across facilities. You will bridge corporate leadership with site teams to advance patient safety and reduce clinical variation.

In this role, you will lead cross-functional quality initiatives, support system-wide education, and ensure readiness for regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or another clinical healthcare degree.
• Preferred: Master’s degree (MPH, MSN, or MBA).
• Minimum Total: 5 years of current experience in Healthcare Quality.
• Management: At least 3 years of recent experience in quality management, performance improvement, or patient safety in a multi-site healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated Success: Proven track record in improving clinical outcomes and reducing patient harm or HAIs.
• Required: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or obtain within two years
• Required: Current RN licensure or other applicable clinical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate-wide projects aimed at improving quality and clinical outcomes, including publicly reported measures.
• Operationalize system-wide initiatives and standardizing practices across multiple sites, including Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
• Ensure proper planning, organization, and implementation of quality strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and service-line departments to implement processes that prevent patient harm.
• Provide on-site support during regulatory audits and as needed by specific facilities.
• Recruit, orient, and mentor facility-level quality leaders to ensure consistent competency across the system.
• Design and lead company-wide, regional, and facility education programs and resource materials.
• Foster professional growth and help facility leaders develop core competencies in healthcare quality leadership.

Skills

Google Workspace

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or clinical healthcare

Master’s degree (MPH, MSN, or MBA)

Job description

CHS seeks a Corporate Director of Quality Improvement (CDQI)—Strategic Resource/Support to align resources with the enterprise quality strategy and standardize practices across facilities. You will bridge corporate leadership with site teams to advance patient safety and reduce clinical variation.

In this role, you will lead cross-functional quality initiatives, support system-wide education, and ensure readiness for regulatory expectations.