Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Director of Quality Improvement

Worcester, MA | Full Time | Hospital Leadership


Lead Quality. Strengthen Patient Safety. Drive Better Outcomes.


We’re seeking an experienced Director of Quality Improvement to provide strategic and operational leadership for hospital-wide quality, performance improvement, patient safety, and accreditation initiatives.


This is a key leadership role working closely with hospital leadership, physicians, medical staff, and regulatory agencies to build a strong Culture of Safety, improve patient outcomes, and maintain continuous survey readiness.


What You’ll Lead

• Provide hospital-wide leadership for Quality and Performance Improvement programs.
  
  
• Develop and implement quality, patient safety, and performance improvement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  
  
• Lead initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance.
  
  
• Oversee quality data management, reporting, integrity, validity, and reliability.
  
  
• Partner with Medical Staff and hospital leadership to promote evidence-based, patient-centered care.
  
  
• Serve as a key liaison with The Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory agencies.
  
  
• Oversee continuous survey readiness and accreditation activities.
  
  
• Lead and support the Quality/Performance Improvement team and department.
  
  
• Promote the effective use of performance improvement methodologies throughout the organization.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable HIPAA requirements, policies, and procedures.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Active RN license required.
  
  
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in nursing or another inpatient-care-related field.
  
  
• 5+ years of Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement experience.
  
  
• CPHQ certification, or eligibility to sit for the CPHQ exam within two years of employment.
  
  
• Strong experience with hospital quality, patient safety, performance improvement, accreditation, and regulatory readiness.
  
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, clinical leaders, and hospital executives.
  
  

Why Consider This Opportunity?


This role offers the opportunity to shape hospital-wide quality strategy, influence patient safety initiatives, lead regulatory readiness, and make a measurable impact on clinical outcomes and organizational performance.


If you’re an experienced RN quality leader ready to take ownership of hospital-wide improvement initiatives, we’d like to hear from you.


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