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Manager | Quality
Job in
La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 54602, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
Listing for:
Gundersen Health System
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Management -
Management
Change Management, Healthcare Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Manager | QualityFTE: 1.0;
Full-time, salaried position
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, normal business hours; no weekends, holidays, or call obligations
Location:
Front Street Campus, La Crosse, WI | Hybrid eligible (must reside in WI, MN, or IA)
Why Join Us?
At Emplify Health, quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement are at the center of everything we do. As a Quality Manager, you'll play a key leadership role in advancing clinical quality and patient safety initiatives across our organization while partnering with leaders throughout the health system to drive meaningful improvement.
This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational strategy, mentor a highly skilled team, lead impactful projects, and collaborate with leaders across inpatient, ambulatory, procedural, and specialty care settings. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that values innovation, professional growth, and making a difference for patients and communities.
Position Overview The Quality Manager partners with the Director of Quality Improvement to lead initiatives focused on improving clinical quality, patient safety, operational performance, and regulatory compliance. This leader serves as a trusted advisor to operational teams, helping prioritize improvement efforts, manage complex projects, and support organizational goals.
The Quality Manager also provides leadership and development for a team of quality professionals, ensuring effective day-to-day operations and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What You'll DoLead quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives across the organization.
Partner with clinical and operational leaders to advance strategic quality goals and improve outcomes.
Provide expertise in quality methodologies, project management, regulatory readiness, and performance measurement.
Prioritize and manage quality, safety, and data-related initiatives.
Lead and develop a team of approximately 8 Quality Improvement Specialists.
Drive collaboration, change management, and a culture of continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Business, Information Systems, or a related healthcare field
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Minimum of two years of direct patient care experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting
Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in quality improvement, performance improvement, process redesign, project management, or change leadership
Previous leadership experience strongly desired
Ideal Candidate Profile We're seeking a leader who:
Thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Can think independently and make sound decisions with confidence
Remains composed under pressure and approaches challenges thoughtfully
Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and professionalism
Excels at facilitation, project management, and organizational influence
Can effectively navigate competing priorities and make difficult decisions when needed
Is committed to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement
Why You'll Love This Team Collaborative and supportive culture where team members genuinely care about one another
High visibility and partnership with leaders across the health system
Meaningful work that directly impacts patient safety and quality outcomes
Exposure to diverse projects, strategic initiatives, and organizational priorities
Opportunities to build expertise in quality improvement, facilitation, public speaking, and leadership
What You'll Get Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Career advancement through our Career Development Center Comprehensive healthcare benefits and a competitive retirement program
Flexible salaried schedule with no weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities
Hybrid work (
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