Vice President of Quality & Performance Improvement

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Quality and Performance Improvement to provide executive leadership for hospital-wide quality management, regulatory compliance, accreditation, and performance improvement. The role will establish quality priorities and measurable objectives, monitor clinical outcomes and patient experience, and lead multidisciplinary initiatives to improve care. Responsibilities include maintaining survey readiness, overseeing regulatory reporting and quality data, and translating performance findings into recommendations for executive leadership and the governing board. The Vice President will collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders, coordinate quality committees, develop staff, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centered care. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant healthcare discipline and a master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, public health, quality management, or a related field, as well as an unrestricted New York State RN license. Requirements include 5–10 years of healthcare quality experience and at least 10 years of progressive hospital leadership experience. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in hospital quality initiatives, accreditation, regulatory requirements, clinical data analysis, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication skills and experience presenting performance results and recommendations to executive leaders and governing boards are essential; CPHQ, CJCP, or Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.