Patient Safety Specialist

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist to support the implementation and sustainment of a comprehensive patient safety program at the operating unit level. You will monitor safety events, identify trends, and promote a culture of safety through frontline engagement and education.

Collaborating with clinical and operational leaders, Mission Partners, and interdisciplinary teams, you will help identify risks, drive corrective actions, and improve reliability in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree is required.
• 2 years healthcare experience in quality or safety roles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree; CPPS or CPHQ certification.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and sustainment of a patient safety program at the operating unit level.
• Monitor safety events, identify trends, and assist with action plan execution.
• Promote a culture of safety through frontline engagement and education.
• Collaborate with clinicians and leaders to improve reliability of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

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.

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.