Director of Quality & Risk Management

BLACK RIVER HEALTH INC • Black River Falls, WI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Black River Health is seeking an experienced Director of Quality & Risk Management to lead our quality, patient safety, regulatory, and performance improvement programs. This role will drive systemwide improvement and oversee value-based care deliverables that support the organization’s strategic goals and commitment to exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong hospital-based Quality leadership experience and a demonstrated ability to lead organizational improvement, advance patient safety, and drive measurable outcomes. We are specifically seeking a candidate who has MANAGED OR LED A HOSPITAL QUALITY DEPARTMENT. Quality experience gained solely through another department or clinical role does not meet the minimum qualification for this position.

Requirements

• 3+ YEARS OF DIRECT HOSPITAL QUALITY DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 2 years of DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH VALUE-BASED CARE AND ACOs
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or related field
• Strong project management, analytical, leadership, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of hospital Quality Department leadership/management experience
• CPHQ, CMQ, CPHRM, or other relevant professional certification
• Demonstrated experience leading organization-wide quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Experience with regulatory compliance, accreditation, patient safety, and risk management

Responsibilities

• Drive QAPI strategy and lead organization-wide performance improvement initiatives
• Oversee risk management and patient safety programs
• Lead value-based care initiatives, ACO-related activities, and organizational deliverables
• Monitor and support quality outcomes, performance metrics, and strategic goals
• Maintain accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance
• Develop and deliver quality, patient safety, and regulatory education for staff and providers
• Lead key committees focused on quality, safety, and regulatory excellence
• Collaborate across departments to identify opportunities for improved outcomes, performance, and patient care
• Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement and accountability

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director