VP of Quality and Risk

VP of Quality and Risk

Location Chicago, IL 60622 Date Posted November 04, 2026 Job ID 15952 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Executive Search has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Vice President of Quality and Risk for our client, a mission-driven acute care hospital committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to its community. This full-time, onsite executive role is based in Chicago, IL, and is available immediately.

About the Role:

The Vice President of Quality and Risk leads the hospital's regulatory and clinical quality strategy, establishes quality goals, oversees patient care improvement initiatives, and balances regulatory compliance with operational priorities

Responsibilities:

• Lead hospital-wide quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and risk management programs.
• Partner with executive leadership to align quality initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies and processes.
• Analyze clinical performance data to improve patient outcomes.
• Oversee compliance with statutory requirements, accreditation standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Participate in peer review committees and collaborate with physicians.
• Advance patient safety, core measures, service excellence, and continuity of care.
• Evaluate processes to improve operational performance and service delivery

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of quality experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's in nursing or healthcare preferred.
• Healthcare quality professional certification preferred.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: $170,000-$180,000 annually, depending on experience (DOE).
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer match.
• Spending Accounts: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Insurance: Employee and dependent life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Paid Time Off: 28 days of PTO and 6 recognized holidays.
• Professional Development: $3,000 in education reimbursement.
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional Benefits: Other voluntary benefits available

For immediate consideration, apply via https://scionexeutivesearch.com/job/15952 or email your resume to krista@scionretainedsearch.com with the subject line "15952 VP of Quality and Risk".

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