Patient Safety Specialist: Drive Frontline Safety & Quality

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist to support a comprehensive patient safety program across operating units. This role monitors safety events, identifies trends, and promotes a culture of safety through frontline engagement and education.

Collaborating with clinical and operational leaders, Mission Partners, and interdisciplinary teams, you will help proactively identify risks and ensure follow-through on safety improvements to enhance reliability in care delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety events and identify trends across units.
• Support action plan execution and frontline safety engagement.
• Collaborate with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to promote safety culture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist to support a comprehensive patient safety program across operating units. This role monitors safety events, identifies trends, and promotes a culture of safety through frontline engagement and education.

Collaborating with clinical and operational leaders, Mission Partners, and interdisciplinary teams, you will help proactively identify risks and ensure follow-through on safety improvements to enhance reliability in care delivery.