Regulatory Affairs Specialist

OSF HealthCare • Rockford, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field
• 2 years of practice in healthcare area of expertise
• 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

• Active RN license
• Current state license in field of study
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

Responsibilities

• Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for all accreditation, certification, and regulatory programs (e.g., TJC, IDPH, specialty certifications).
• Provides feedback to operating units for continuous survey readiness and sustained compliance.
• Leads mock surveys, tracers, and readiness assessments.
• Prepares and submits regulatory violation responses.
• Facilitates recovery and performance improvement efforts.
• Monitors corrective action plans for completion and effectiveness.
• Proactively identifies regulatory risk in partnership with clinical and operational leaders.
• Develops and communicates an annual risk assessment to prioritize high‑risk monitoring.
• Serves as a primary liaison during surveys and certifications.
• Provides expert regulatory guidance.
• Supports quality, safety, and compliance goals.

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