Safe Patient Handling & Mobility; SPHM- Program Assistant

Hiring Department:
University Health Services

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

FTE: 0.5

Work Schedule:

M-F 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type:
On-Site

Pay Range:
The previously determined pay range for this position is $22.99-$48.99 hourly rate

• Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.*

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers.

It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

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This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Safe Patient Handling & Mobility (SPHM) Program Assistant supports the Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Program by promoting safe patient handling practices, increasing staff competency with SPHM equipment, and assisting with the implementation of evidence-based mobility initiatives throughout UI Health. Under the direction of the Program Director of Safe Patient Handling & Mobility, the SPHM Program Assistant provides hands‑on education and coaching to clinical staff, assists with New Employee Skills Lab, conducts routine rounding and audits to assess compliance with Safe Patient Handling and Mobility practices, and promotes appropriate use of patient handling equipment and mobility aids.

The SPHM Program Assistant collects and analyzes rounding data, prepares reports, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and collaborates with nursing, rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary teams to foster a culture of safety while reducing caregiver injuries and improving patient outcomes.

• Conduct routine Safe Patient Handling & Mobility rounding throughout UI Health inpatient and outpatient areas to assess compliance with SPHM policies, evaluate appropriate use of lift equipment and mobility aids, and identify opportunities for improvement. (40%)
• Provide just‑in‑time education, coaching, and hands‑on training to clinical staff during rounding on proper patient handling techniques, mobility progression, and safe use of SPHM equipment. (20%)
• Assist with New Employee Orientation (NEO) Skills Lab by demonstrating and reinforcing competency in the safe operation of SPHM equipment, mobility aids, transfer techniques, repositioning devices, and fall prevention strategies. (10%)
• Assist in coordinating and delivering department‑based education, equipment demonstrations, competency validation, and refresher training for nursing and interdisciplinary staff. (10%)
• Collect, document, analyze, and maintain rounding, compliance, and equipment utilization data; prepare reports and communicate findings to the Program Director to support quality improvement initiatives. (5%)
• Assist with monitoring equipment availability, functionality, and accessibility; identify…