Manager of Quality

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee, Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee and Sacred Heart Rehab Hospital

Department: Quality

Schedule: Days | Full-time 

 

 

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead the journey toward clinical excellence by directing all accreditation and survey activities, ensuring our facility consistently meets the highest national standards for patient safety and care.

• Transform raw data into actionable insights by designing comprehensive reporting systems that empower leadership to make informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the health system by serving as the primary expert and educator on regulatory standards and evolving safety protocols.

• Foster a high-performing, mission-driven team through proactive mentorship, strategic recruitment, and a focus on staff well-being to ensure we deliver our best for our patients every day.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Preferred Credential(s):
• Quality Professional.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing. Licensure from the WisconsinBoard of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Wisconsin PhysicalTherapy Examining Board.
• Risk Management.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional requirements you'll need

• Day Shift, Monday through Friday, hours are typically 7:30 - 8:00 am to 4:30 - 5:00 pm   some extended hours required during significant regulatory activity.
• Successful candidate will have 3-5 years of progressive experience in healthcare with a background that speaks to leadership/leadership potential, Quality/PI, and regulatory alignment.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.