Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Coordinator

Memorial Health System; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health System is seeking a patient safety and quality improvement professional to join our team on-site. You will monitor incidents, conduct root-cause analyses, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to reduce safety risks and improve outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a nursing or healthcare degree, with 3+ years of related experience. Illinois licensure is preferred; CPPS/CPHQ is a plus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, just-culture work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare required; 3+ years of healthcare experience.
• CPPS and/or CPHQ preferred but not required; CPJ culture knowledge a plus.
• Illinois license preferred but not required; strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and analyze patient safety events and near misses.
• Conduct RCA and FMEA to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Support initiatives reducing hospital-acquired conditions and errors.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state rules.
• Maintain documentation for audits, surveys, and accreditation reviews.
• Coordinate patient safety activities across departments and teams.
• Promote a just, transparent safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Collaboration

Just culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health care field

Associate degree in nursing considered

Tools

Incident reporting software

Quality improvement tools

Job description

Memorial Health System is seeking a patient safety and quality improvement professional to join our team on-site. You will monitor incidents, conduct root-cause analyses, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to reduce safety risks and improve outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a nursing or healthcare degree, with 3+ years of related experience. Illinois licensure is preferred; CPPS/CPHQ is a plus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, just-culture work environment.