Patient Safety Specialist

OSF HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist to support the comprehensive patient safety program at the operating unit level. The role involves monitoring safety events, identifying trends, and assisting with action plan execution while promoting frontline engagement and education.

The candidate collaborates with clinical and operational leaders, Mission Partners, and interdisciplinary teams to identify risks, ensure follow‑through, and enhance reliability in care delivery, emphasizing

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• 2 years of healthcare experience including participation in quality and safety activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and sustainment of a comprehensive patient safety program at the operating unit level.
• Monitor safety events, identify trends, and support action plan execution.
• Promote a culture of safety through frontline engagement, education, and participation in safety activities.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders, Mission Partners, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance reliability in care delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Rewards

\"Your life - our Mission\"

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Expected pay for this position is $36.04 - $42.40/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Safety Specialist supports the implementation and sustainment of a comprehensive patient safety program at the operating unit level. This role is responsible for monitoring safety events, identifying trends, supporting action plan execution, and promoting a culture of safety through frontline engagement, education, and participation in safety activities. The Patient Safety Specialist works collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders, Mission Partners, and interdisciplinary teams to support proactive identification of risks, ensure follow-through on safety improvement efforts, and enhance reliability in care delivery.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate degree

Experience:

• 2 years of healthcare experience including past participation in quality and safety committee, project work, or responsibility in investigating safety events

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree Experience: Experience with event reporting systems and safety investigations

Licensure/ Certification:

Active RN license, current state license in field of study, Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), and/or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.