Manager Patient Safety & Regulatory Compliance Job Listing at ProHealth Care in Waukesha, WI (Job ID 9DA67F0D-FBF2-4)

Description

We Are Hiring:  Manager Patient Safety & Regulatory Compliance  

Are you passionate about creating a culture of safety and high reliability in healthcare? Do you thrive on building collaborative systems that improve patient outcomes and regulatory compliance? ProHealth Care is seeking an experienced and driven leader to step into the critical role of Manager of Patient Safety & Regulatory Compliance—a key position influencing care quality across our inpatient and ambulatory sites.

As the Manager of Patient Safety and Regulatory Compliance, you will lead system-wide strategies that elevate patient safety, ensure regulatory excellence, and proactively manage infection prevention efforts across ProHealth Care.

You'll work with a highly engaged team and partner closely with frontline staff, leaders, and providers to:

• Champion Patient Safety:
  Drive robust safety systems aligned with The Joint Commission (TJC) National Patient Safety Goals. Lead root cause analyses (RCA), proactive risk assessments, and support Just Culture practices throughout the organization.

• Lead and Inspire Teams:
  Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Patient Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and Regulatory Compliance teams. Guide hiring, development, and performance management within your department.

• Ensure Compliance & Readiness:
  Monitor compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation requirements. Develop and communicate corrective actions, policies, and procedures to maintain a survey-ready environment.

• Drive Learning and Improvement:
  Lead investigations into safety events, facilitate learnings, and present findings to leadership committees. Share insights across the system to prevent recurrence and build organizational resilience.

• Leverage Data for Results:
  Use safety event reporting and clinical data to uncover trends, target improvements, and implement evidence-based actions that reduce clinical risk.

• Credentials & Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred or required within 5 years.

  • WI RN license required.

  • CPPS or CPHQ certification (or obtained within 12 months of hire).

• Experience:

  • 5–10 years in clinical care (nursing or allied health).

  • At least 5 years in quality, safety, or risk management roles.

• Leadership & Communication:

  • Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with all levels—from front line to executives and medical staff.

  • Adept at navigating emotionally sensitive situations, handling confidential data with discretion, and balancing clinical insight with operational savvy.

• Core Skills:

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Comfortable with presenting complex data and trends to influence action.

  • Skilled in assessing incidents objectively and facilitating improvement without blame.

Why Join ProHealth Care: 

We have nearly 5,000 dedicated clinical and non-clinical employees and physicians who work together every day to serve the health and well-being of our community. At ProHealth Care everyone contributes to the care our patients receive. And, everyone is treated with kindness and respect in our welcoming environment.

This Position Will Offer You:

• Engaging and community focused culture
• Competitive Salaries
• Opportunity for professional career growth
• Robust benefits for full-time and regular part-time roles, including Generous PTO; Choices in insurance; HSA; Tuition reimbursement; immediate 401K match; discounted tickets to various entertainment, social, and sporting events

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.