Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.
These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
Aspirus is seeking a Director - System Clinical Quality & Risk Management to join our team in Wausau, WI!
The System Director Clinical Risk Management provides leadership and oversight for the Aspirus System in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of patient safety and clinical risk management to ensure the programs fulfill Aspirus’ goals and mission. The System Director is a recognized subject matter expert in clinical risk management and patient safety and is responsible for activities that include, but are not limited to, responding to medical/legal inquiries regarding emergent patient care issues and loss control; risk identification program development; promoting patient safety and enhancing quality care; conducting clinical risk management educational programs; and complying with clinical risk management related standards established by accrediting and regulatory agencies. Supervises the day-to-day functions and operations of Managers of Risk and Patient Safety.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing or other pertinent and related field is required; a relevant Masters’ Degree is desirable.
- Training in patient safety, High Reliability, and performance improvement methodology required.
- CPHRM or ARM certification is desirable and is required within two years of hire.
- CPPS certification is desirable.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ of progressively responsible management/leadership experience in a health care setting, preferably in an integrated healthcare system.
- Proficiency in leading teams within a complex, matrix environment.
Employee Benefits
- Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
- PTO accrual from day one!
- Generous retirement plan with match available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits.
Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
