Job Description

Turn better outcomes into lasting change as the Nursing Quality Improvement Director at a mission-driven Chicago hospital where nursing leadership, patient safety, and community impact come together!

The Nursing Quality Improvement Director will join a patient-first healthcare organization committed to compassionate care, health equity, clinical excellence, and measurable improvements in safety and patient experience. Healthcare professionals can build a meaningful career in a collaborative environment that supports evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary teamwork, transparent reporting, clinician-led process improvement, and data-informed decision-making. With a strong community focus and leadership that values frontline insight, this opportunity offers the pride and professional fulfillment of improving care for a diverse patient population.

Within Quality and Risk Management, the Nursing Quality Improvement Director will help advance performance improvement, regulatory readiness, patient safety, risk reduction, infection prevention, and quality outcomes at an urban facility and non-profit community hospital . This leader will use quality metrics, dashboards, benchmarking, audits, root-cause analysis, and best-practice standards to identify trends, implement sustainable solutions, and foster a Just Culture centered on learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Nursing Quality Improvement Director will report to senior hospital leadership and receive support from engaged clinical, operational, and administrative partners. Responsibilities will include guiding nursing quality initiatives, monitoring key performance indicators, supporting accreditation and regulatory compliance, coordinating corrective action plans, educating staff, and partnering with friendly nurses and a diverse team of physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, case managers, therapists, social workers, and healthcare professionals. The Nursing Quality Improvement Director will also promote shared ownership of outcomes by mentoring teams, facilitating committees, and translating complex quality data into practical clinical improvements.

Located in the Greater Chicago Area, the Nursing Quality Improvement Director can enjoy a dynamic region known for world-class cuisine, celebrated architecture, lakefront recreation, neighborhood festivals, concerts, museums, professional sports, and an energetic arts and cultural scene. The area offers extensive parks and trails, walkable communities, bike routes, public transportation, major airports, respected schools and universities, leading healthcare resources, and a broad job market. From downtown high-rises and lively urban neighborhoods to quieter suburban communities with varied housing options, the Greater Chicago Area supports many lifestyles while providing convenient access to Lake Michigan, shopping, entertainment, community events, and year-round travel connections.

The Nursing Quality Improvement Director will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support financial security, personal wellbeing, and long-term career success. Take the next step toward shaping nursing excellence and safer patient care by connecting with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to discover how this Nursing Quality Improvement Director opportunity can elevate both a career and an entire community.

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