Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Rockford, IL is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to act as SME for accreditation, certification and regulatory programs. You will lead mock surveys, tracers and readiness assessments, prepare responses and support risk-based improvement efforts in partnership with clinical and ops leaders.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field and 2 years of healthcare experience required; CPPS/CPHQ licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field.
• 2+ years of healthcare experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for accreditation, certification, and regulatory programs (e.g., TJC, IDPH); provide feedback to operating units for survey readiness and compliance.
• Lead mock surveys, tracers, and readiness assessments; prepare regulatory violation responses.
• Facilitate recovery and performance improvement efforts; monitor corrective action plans for completion and effectiveness.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to identify regulatory risk and communicate annual risk assessments; serve as liaison during surveys and certifications.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in 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.