Regulatory Affairs Specialist - West Central
About The Position
The Regulatory Affairs Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for accreditation, certification, and regulatory programs, including TJC, IDPH, and specialty certifications. The role provides feedback to operating units to support continuous survey readiness and sustained compliance, and offers expert regulatory guidance in support of quality, safety, and compliance goals. Working in partnership with clinical and operational leaders, the Specialist identifies regulatory risks, develops and communicates an annual risk assessment to prioritize high-risk monitoring, and serves as a primary liaison during surveys and certifications. The position 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. A primary work location is listed for posting purposes, but assignment may be to any OSF HealthCare location within the supported area. Travel across supported OSF locations is expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field.
- Two years of practice in a healthcare area of expertise.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Active RN license.
- Current state license in field of study.
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS).
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise for accreditation, certification, and regulatory programs, including TJC, IDPH, and specialty certifications.
- Provide operating units with feedback to support continuous survey readiness and sustained compliance.
- Lead mock surveys, tracers, and readiness assessments.
- Prepare and submit 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 risks.
- Develop and communicate an annual risk assessment to prioritize high-risk monitoring.
- Serve as a primary liaison during surveys and certifications.
- Provide regulatory guidance in support of quality, safety, and compliance goals.
- Travel across supported OSF locations as expected.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
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Job Type
Full-time
