Patient Safety Coordinator

Memorial Learning Center, Springfield, IL

Full time

$31.51 - $48.83

• Patient Safety & Risk Reduction – Monitor, investigate, and analyze patient safety events, near misses, and incident reports.
• Conduct root-cause analyses (RCA), failure mode & effects analyses (FMEA), and other safety assessments.
• Support initiatives that reduce hospital-acquired conditions, medication errors, and procedural risks.
• Regulatory Compliance – Ensure adherence to standards set by The Joint Commission, CMS, state health departments, and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain documentation and reports required for audits, surveys, and accreditation processes.
• Coordinate patient safety–related compliance activities across departments.
• Education & Training – Promote a non-punitive, transparent safety culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Data Management & Reporting – Utilize incident reporting software and quality improvement tools effectively.
• Collaboration & Communication – Partner with nursing, medical staff, quality improvement teams, and administration to implement safety initiatives.
• – Participate in safety huddles, committee meetings, and multidisciplinary reviews.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Memorial Childcare
• Mental Health Services
• Growth Opportunities
• Continuing Education
• Local and National Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
• Adoption Assistance

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health care field is required.
• An associate’s degree in nursing with at least 10 years of directly related work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Current Illinois license in respective profession is highly preferred but not required.
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) and/or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred but not required.
• Certified Just Culture preferred but not required.

• Minimum of 3 years of healthcare related experience is required
• Demonstrated experience with patient safety and quality improvement principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience with analyzing patient safety risks and events
• Demonstrated experience with working effectively with physicians and operational leaders in an interdisciplinary environment

• Basic understanding of healthcare accreditation/regulatory compliance activities including but not limited to Joint Commission, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and state regulations
• Basic understanding of safety science principles including just culture
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in routine situations. Seeks guidance in novel situations.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication in performing assigned duties
• Demonstrated abilities to effectively communicate, collaborate and work through complex and sensitive situations with individuals and groups in a confidential and respectively manner
• Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining good interpersonal relationships