Regulatory Affairs Specialist

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to lead accreditation, certification, and regulatory programs. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to ensure survey readiness and sustained compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field, 2 years healthcare experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. H1B sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field.
• 2 years of healthcare experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead mock surveys, tracers, and readiness assessments.
• Prepare and submit regulatory violation responses and corrective action plans.
• Identify regulatory risk and communicate an annual risk assessment.
• Serve as primary liaison during surveys and certifications.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a clinical field

Job description

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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

Please note. H1B Sponsorship is not available for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for all accreditation, certification, and regulatory programs (e.g., TJC, IDPH, specialty certifications) and is accountable for providing feedback to operating units for continuous survey readiness and sustained compliance. This role leads mock surveys, tracers, and readiness assessments; prepares and submits regulatory violation responses; facilitates recovery and performance improvement efforts; and monitors corrective action plans for completion and effectiveness. In partnership with clinical and operational leaders, the Specialist proactively identifies regulatory risk, develops and communicates an annual risk assessment to prioritize high‑risk monitoring, and serves as a primary liaison during surveys and certifications. The role provides expert regulatory guidance and supports quality, safety, and compliance goals.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field

Experience: 2 years of practice in healthcare area of expertise

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:

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.