Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. We are seeking a Director of Quality, Safety and Risk Management.
The Director of Quality, Safety and Risk Management will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, system-wide quality improvement and patient safety program across Trinity Health’s Illinois and Indiana regions. This role will use data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in clinical quality, patient outcomes, and service excellence. The Director will collaborate with leaders across departments and care sites to redesign care processes, implement evidence-based practice guidelines, and support the achievement of Zero Harm goals. They will promote a strong culture of safety through proactive risk analysis, root cause investigations, and the integration of high-reliability organizing principles into all patient care operations. The position oversees quality and safety committees and provides education to staff and leadership on improvement science and data interpretation.
This role also involves aligning staffing, systems, and resources to ensure efficient, high-quality operations while managing department budgets and performance metrics. The Director will lead human resources functions such as recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance development to maintain a skilled, engaged team. In addition, they will support strategic planning and the development of tactical goals that align with broader organizational objectives. Effective communication and relationship-building across departments, with physicians, and among executive leadership are essential, as is the ability to represent quality and safety programs to both internal and external stakeholders.
The Director is expected to stay current with industry trends, regulations, and research in quality, risk management, and patient safety, while sharing best practices through presentations and professional publications.
At Loyola Medicine, we know you are more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That’s why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits… at Loyola, what’s important to you, is important to us. Join our family.
- Benefits from Day One
- Daily Pay
- Career Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
- Educational Stipend
- Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
- Referral Rewards
What you need:
Education:
- Master's degree in healthcare administration or clinical areas; MBS, MHA, MPH or related
Experience:
- Required: 5+ years of previous job-related experience
- Details: Progressive managerial responsibility required.
Managerial Experience: 5+ years
Licensure/Certifications:
- Preferred - CPHQ
Compensation:
Pay Range: $147,201.60 - $242,902.40 annually
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Annual Bonus: Eligible for incentive compensation annual target as outlined in Plan Document.
Per the Plan Document, Loyola Medicine reserves the right to amend, modify, suspend, or terminate the Plan in whole or in part at any time and for any reason.
Trinity Health Benefits Summary
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
