About this role
Patient Safety Specialist
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.
Patient Safety Specialist Location: La Crosse, WI FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week) Shift: Business hours, typically 8am-4:30pm Pay: Starting pay of $79,830.40/year, with more based on experience Weekend/Holidays: No weekends or holidays!
Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist to join our Quality and Patient Safety department.
As a Patient Safety Specialist at Emplify Health by Gundersen, you’ll play a key role in advancing our mission of delivering safe, high‑quality care rooted in LOVE + MEDICINE. This position offers the opportunity to influence system‑wide improvement, partner with strong clinical and operational leaders, and drive meaningful change that enhances the safety and experience of every patient we serve. If you're passionate about quality, reliability, and making healthcare safer for all, this role provides both purpose and professional growth in a respected, mission‑driven organization.
What You Will Do
- Support and facilitate ongoing patient safety and safety‑culture performance improvement activities
- Partner closely with clinical and operational leaders to promote high reliability, clinical excellence, and zero preventable patient harm
- Review, analyze, and trend safety events to identify opportunities for improvement
- Lead and support root cause analyses and other investigative processes
- Co‑design safety initiatives to enhance system‑level patient safety performance
- Promote a non‑punitive culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Support patient safety recognition programs and communication initiatives
- Serve as a resource and educator for departments on patient safety principles and best practices
What You Will Get
- Competitive compensation and Gundersen’s comprehensive benefits package
- A top rated retirement plan
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Access to Emplify Health by Gundersen’s Career Development Center
- The ability to make a direct impact on patient safety and system quality
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or allied health field
- Minimum of 5 years of healthcare experience
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
About Emplify Health Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.