Director of Quality | Not-for-Profit Integrated Health System | Georgia

Galileo Search is partnering with a highly respected, nonprofit health system to identify a mission‑aligned, high‑caliber Quality leader for a career‑defining opportunity. This role offers the chance to shape the future of a system deeply committed to excellence, advance organization‑wide Quality & Performance Improvement outcomes, and drive the maturation of a standardized, high‑reliability infrastructure across the enterprise.

The organization is strengthening its system‑wide alignment and elevating its approach to Quality, Safety, and Accreditation, making this Director role both pivotal and highly visible. Known for its unwavering commitment to quality, safety, evidence‑based care, and continuous improvement, the health system offers a collaborative academic environment and strong, long‑standing ties to the community it serves.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a transformative leader seeking to make a meaningful, lasting impact, professionally, organizationally, and within a region celebrated for its cultural richness and quality of life.

LOCATION:  Georgia - This onsite leadership role requires permanent, full-time relocation to the community  

ABOUT THIS OUTSTANDING CAREER OPPORTUNITY

• Reports to a dynamic and highly collaborative System Chief Quality Officer
• Executive-level oversight for Quality Improvement, Accreditation & Regulatory Readiness, and Infection Prevention in an organization is in the midst of elevating system‑wide alignment
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration and break down historical barriers
• Advance team competency through coaching and mentorship
• Ensure continuous readiness within a DNV accreditation model
• Strengthen regulatory oversight and performance improvement accountability
• Serve as a visible, trusted leader who supports clinical teams and enhances credibility across the hospital
• Optimize the use of data to drive change and decision‑making
• Increase visibility, rounding presence, and interdisciplinary partnership
• Support a culture of learning, coaching, and shared ownership

EXPERIENCE | EDUCATION | LICENSURE | CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Clinical background in acute care required (RN not required)
• Demonstrated success in hospital-based Quality, Regulatory, Accreditation, and Infection Prevention
• Experience in DNV, Joint Commission, or comparable regulatory environment
• CPHQ preferred
• Calm, confident, steady leadership presence
• Coaching mindset with the ability to upskill and mentor staff
• Strong communicator, capable of elevating the visibility and influence of the Quality department
• Collaborative partner who can bridge silos and build trust across teams
• Innovative, forward-thinking, and skilled at operational redesign

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