Patient Safety and Quality Specialist

Patient Safety & Quality SpecialistFull-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM | Gateway Regional Medical CenterHelp Shape Safer Care at Gateway Regional Medical CenterAt Gateway Regional Medical Center, we believe exceptional patient care starts with a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare services while advancing patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.We are seeking a passionate and driven Patient Safety & Quality Specialist to lead initiatives that strengthen patient safety, infection prevention, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement across the organization.If you thrive on improving systems, influencing culture, and creating measurable impact in healthcare-we invite you to join our team.Position SummaryThe Patient Safety & Quality Specialist provides leadership and coordination for patient safety, infection prevention, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance activities across the hospital.This position plays a critical role in fostering a culture of safety while ensuring alignment with accreditation and regulatory standards. The Specialist supports organization-wide initiatives focused on reducing risk, improving outcomes, strengthening compliance, and advancing quality performance.This role also serves as a co-leader of the hospital's Infection Prevention Program and supports ongoing readiness for regulatory and accreditation surveys.What You'll DoPatient Safety & Quality LeadershipLead and support patient safety and quality improvement initiatives across departmentsAnalyze trends and identify opportunities to improve outcomes and reduce riskDevelop and monitor quality metrics, dashboards, and action plansSupport event review processes and facilitate corrective action planningPromote a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvementInfection Prevention & Regulatory ComplianceCo-coordinate the hospital-wide Infection Prevention ProgramSupport implementation and monitoring of the Infection Control PlanEnsure compliance with IDPH, CMS, Joint Commission, and internal standardsParticipate in regulatory survey preparation and response activitiesTrack and report infection prevention and quality performance dataCollaboration & Performance ImprovementPartner with clinical leaders to improve workflows and patient outcomesFacilitate performance improvement projects using established methodologiesSupport staff education related to quality, patient safety, and infection preventionMaintain regulatory documentation and reporting requirementsPosition DetailsTitle: Patient Safety & Quality SpecialistDepartment: QualityLocation: Gateway Regional Medical Center2100 Madison AvenueGranite City, IL 62040Status: Full-TimeSchedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PMQualificationsEducationRequired:Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related fieldPreferred:Master's degreeLicensure & CertificationsRequired:Active Illinois professional license (RN preferred but not required; licensed clinical professionals considered)Obtain Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (A-IPC) certification within three years of hireExperienceRequired:3–5 years of experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, infection prevention, or risk managementExperience supporting regulatory surveys and accreditation readiness (Joint Commission, IDPH, CMS)Strong understanding of performance improvement methodologiesExperience with quality reporting systems and healthcare data analysisWhy Join Gateway?Competitive compensation with performance-based opportunitiesComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement savings plan with employer matchPaid vacation and holiday timeStable Monday–Friday scheduleCollaborative leadership environmentOpportunity to influence hospital-wide patient outcomes and quality strategyCompensationCompensation is determined based on education, certifications, experience, and demonstrated expertise. Final offers are made through our compensation process to ensure fairness, internal equity, and alignment with qualifications.Join Gateway Regional Medical Center and help create safer care, stronger outcomes, and a culture of continuous improvement. Apply today.