Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Specialist

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist to support and sustain a comprehensive patient safety program at the operating unit level. You will monitor safety events, identify trends, and promote safety through frontline engagement and education while partnering with clinical and operational teams.

With an emphasis on proactive risk identification and reliable care delivery, this role requires collaboration across Mission Partners and interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred for growth.
• 2 years of healthcare experience including participation in quality and safety activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficient with Microsoft suite.
• RN licensure and CPPS/CPHQ certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and sustainment of a patient safety program.
• Monitor safety events and identify trends.
• Promote a culture of safety through frontline engagement and education.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to address risks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist to support and sustain a comprehensive patient safety program at the operating unit level. You will monitor safety events, identify trends, and promote safety through frontline engagement and education while partnering with clinical and operational teams.

With an emphasis on proactive risk identification and reliable care delivery, this role requires collaboration across Mission Partners and interdisciplinary