Regulatory Affairs Specialist
About The Position
The Regulatory Affairs Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for accreditation, certification, and regulatory programs, including The Joint Commission, IDPH, and specialty certifications. The role provides feedback to operating units to support continuous survey readiness and sustained compliance. The Specialist 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 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 role provides expert regulatory guidance and supports quality, safety, and compliance goals.
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
- Serve as the subject matter expert for accreditation, certification, and regulatory programs.
- Provide feedback to operating units 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 expert regulatory guidance and support quality, safety, and compliance goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
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Job Type
Full-time
