Patient Safety Specialist

OSF HealthCare • Urbana, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. This position is for 2 open FTE.

Requirements

• Associate degree
• 2 years of healthcare experience including past participation in quality and safety committee, project work, or responsibility in investigating safety events
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with event reporting systems and safety investigations
• Active RN license
• Current state license in field of study
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety events.
• Identify trends in safety events.
• Support action plan execution for patient safety initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety through frontline engagement, education, and participation in safety activities.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders, Mission Partners, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support proactive identification of risks.
• Ensure follow-through on safety improvement efforts.
• Enhance reliability in care delivery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package
• Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings
• Focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree