Patient Safety Specialist

OSF HealthCare; Bloomington, Pontiac (IL, IL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist to join our team in Illinois. This salaried role supports the implementation and sustainment of a comprehensive patient safety program across operating units, monitoring events, trends, and action plans to improve reliability in care delivery.

The position requires an associate degree and at least 2 years of healthcare experience, with RN licensure and CPPS/CPHQ certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a health-related field is required.
• 2 years of healthcare experience with involvement in quality or safety activities.
• RN license and CPPS/CPHQ certifications are preferred.

Responsabilités

• Support the implementation and sustainment of a comprehensive patient safety program.
• Monitor safety events, identify trends and facilitate action plans.
• Promote a culture of safety through frontline engagement and education.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to improve care reliability.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Office

Analytical

Detail orientation

Formation

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Total Rewards

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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

For posting purposes, a primary work location is listed; however, this role may be assigned to any OSF HealthCare location within the area of support. Travel across supported OSF locations will be expected.

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.

**2 open FTE.

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.