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INTRODUCTION
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.
RN – QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR
Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI
Full-time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period
8-hour weekday day shifts
The RN Quality Improvement Coordinator supports the quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management philosophy, policies, and priorities of Aspirus. They maintain a working knowledge of current trends and issues in healthcare quality to include performance improvement, population health, health data analytics, patient safety, and regulatory and accreditation.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of patient care standards and practices is normally acquired through completion of a nursing program. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Successful completion of Health Care Quality Certification exam (CPHQ) and additional education in TQM, CQI, productivity management and basic statistics beneficial.
- A minimum of three years’ acute care hospital experience.
- Experience in data collection methodologies, data analysis and display, and demonstrated ability to plan, organize, set, and accomplish objectives necessary to enhance and develop skills.
- Demonstrated ability in development and implementation of a clinical study, experience in program design and educational presentations, and experience as a practitioner in the field of healthcare quality management, quality assurance, medical reviews and chart abstracting beneficial.
- Possesses an active Wisconsin RN nursing license.
- Possesses working knowledge and application of Performance Improvement philosophy and tools, Joint Commission standards and Peer Review Process.
- Possesses a broad knowledge of medical and nursing patient care management and medical record management.
- Demonstrated understanding of personal computers and information systems, applications, and interfaces.
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, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital 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 160 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. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin.
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 nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
Credentials:
Essential:
- REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
INTRODUCTION
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.
RN – QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR
Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI
Full-time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period
8-hour weekday day shifts
The RN Quality Improvement Coordinator supports the quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management philosophy, policies, and priorities of Aspirus. They maintain a working knowledge of current trends and issues in healthcare quality to include performance improvement, population health, health data analytics, patient safety, and regulatory and accreditation.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of patient care standards and practices is normally acquired through completion of a nursing program. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Successful completion of Health Care Quality Certification exam (CPHQ) and additional education in TQM, CQI, productivity management and basic statistics beneficial.
- A minimum of three years’ acute care hospital experience.
- Experience in data collection methodologies, data analysis and display, and demonstrated ability to plan, organize, set, and accomplish objectives necessary to enhance and develop skills.
- Demonstrated ability in development and implementation of a clinical study, experience in program design and educational presentations, and experience as a practitioner in the field of healthcare quality management, quality assurance, medical reviews and chart abstracting beneficial.
- Possesses an active Wisconsin RN nursing license.
- Possesses working knowledge and application of Performance Improvement philosophy and tools, Joint Commission standards and Peer Review Process.
- Possesses a broad knowledge of medical and nursing patient care management and medical record management.
- Demonstrated understanding of personal computers and information systems, applications, and interfaces.
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, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital 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 160 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. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin.
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 nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
Credentials:
Essential:
- REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of quality improvement jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related clinical field
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) credential strongly preferred or required
- Five or more years of experience leading quality improvement programs in a clinical or managed care setting
- Proficiency with quality reporting platforms, registries, and data visualization tools
- Deep knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards including CMS Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission requirements
- Demonstrated experience with Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA, or other structured process improvement methodologies
Tips for Your Director of Quality Improvement Job Search
Tailor your resume to framework fluency
Hiring managers for director of quality improvement roles scan for named methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, or PDSA. Call out the specific frameworks you've led, not just general process improvement experience, and tie each to a measurable outcome you owned.
Target postings by accreditation type
Quality improvement director roles in hospitals differ sharply from those in behavioral health or health plans. Filter your search by the accreditation body relevant to your background, whether that's Joint Commission, NCQA, or URAC, to find openings where your credentials translate directly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of quality improvement openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your data infrastructure experience
Many director of quality improvement candidates undersell their technical depth. Specify the dashboards, registries, or quality reporting systems you've built or managed, because interviewers want to know whether you can run a data-driven program, not just interpret reports others produce.
Prepare a case study for the interview
Expect at least one scenario question asking how you've driven measurable quality outcomes under resistance or resource constraints. Having a structured example ready, one that walks through the problem, your approach, and the documented result, separates you from candidates who answer in generalities.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll own the quality program independently or report to a CMO or CNO with competing priorities. The reporting structure and resource authority determine whether the role is a genuine leadership position or a coordinator function with a director title.
Director of Quality Improvement Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of quality improvements?
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, Sevita, and Hartford HealthCare are hiring the most director of quality improvements right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and large behavioral health networks account for the majority of active postings.
How many director of quality improvement jobs are remote?
About 59% of director of quality improvement openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in managed care, health plan quality, and population health roles. Positions tied to a specific hospital campus or accreditation survey cycle are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a director of quality improvement?
Most directors of quality improvement come up through clinical or health operations roles before moving into dedicated quality coordinator or manager positions. Earning the CPHQ credential signals readiness for director-level work. Building experience leading an accreditation cycle, running a quality committee, and presenting outcomes data to a board or governing body rounds out the profile most hiring managers are looking for.
Can you get hired as a director of quality improvement without direct quality leadership experience?
It's possible if your adjacent experience is strong. Candidates from clinical informatics, case management, or compliance who have led process improvement projects and can document measurable outcomes do get hired into these roles. Emphasizing your exposure to accreditation standards, your ability to manage cross-functional teams, and any quality-focused committee work closes the gap in a hiring manager's mind.
What does the director of quality improvement interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screening with HR or talent acquisition is followed by a structured interview with the hiring executive, often a CMO, CNO, or VP of quality. A panel interview with clinical and operational stakeholders is common. Many employers also include a scenario or presentation component where you're asked to outline a quality improvement approach for a real or hypothetical problem the organization faces.
Where can I find and apply to director of quality improvement jobs?
You can find and apply to director of quality improvement jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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