Interim Director of Quality | Hospital | Onsite - Immediate Need | Northeastern U.S.

Competitive Compensation Package | Housing & Rental Car | Paid Flights Home

This is a high‑visibility interim role for a transformational Quality & Patient Safety leader ready to step into a hospital environment that needs a steady hand, a strategic mind, and a leader who can elevate performance quickly. If you thrive in complex settings, inspire teams, and know how to drive measurable improvement, this assignment puts you at the center of meaningful, organization‑wide change.

Northeastern, US

• Immediate, high‑impact leadership required
• Mission‑critical 3–6+ month engagement for a leader who can step in on day one and deliver rapid stabilization with direct executive sponsorship
• Full ownership of hospital‑wide Quality, Patient Safety, and Performance Improvement initiatives
• A chance to stabilize, strengthen, and elevate key programs during a pivotal period
• Direct influence on culture, safety practices, and regulatory readiness
• A highly collaborative environment where your expertise will be visible, valued, and impactful
• Champion a hospital‑wide strategy for quality improvement and patient safety excellence
• Oversee event reporting, safety reviews, and robust RCA/ACA processes
• Analyze trends, identify vulnerabilities, and drive targeted action plans
• Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to advance performance improvement
• Strengthen regulatory readiness and ensure alignment with accreditation standards
• Lead education, coaching, and engagement efforts to reinforce a culture of transparency, learning, and high reliability

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related healthcare discipline preferred
• Minimum 7 years of clinical experience within an acute care hospital environment
• 5+ years of leadership experience in quality improvement, patient safety, or performance improvement programs
• Strong command of accreditation, regulatory compliance, and survey readiness
• Skilled in data interpretation, benchmarking, and translating insights into action
• Exceptional communicator who can influence at all levels from the frontline to the C‑suite
• Collaborative leader who builds trust, drives accountability, and inspires teams
• Ability to be on-site Monday–Friday for the duration of the engagement

Galileo Staffing Services, a division of Galileo Search, LLC., is a premier provider of interim healthcare specialists, professionals, and executives to nationwide acutecare hospitals. To learn more about Galileo Staffing Services, visit our website at www.galileosearch.com.

How will YOU benefit when working with Galileo?

• Highly competitive pay rates that are best in the industry with weekly direct deposit
• Per diem for the housing of your choice if not provided by the client and for incidental expenses
• Weekly travel expense reimbursement (flights, rental car, or mileage)
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k available
• State License expense reimbursement for endorsement
• Comprehensive professional liability insurance coverage
• Short or long-term assignments
• Local, regional, or national assignments based on availability
• World-class support before, during, and after each assignment

Forward your resume for confidential review or call to discuss this or other available career opportunities. Submit your resume via email for immediate consideration or use our convenient online Galileo Candidate Registry.

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