Patient Safety Specialist

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist to participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility patient safety program. The role focuses on promoting a culture of safety and leading processes related to key patient safety issues across leadership, staff and physicians.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of clinical healthcare experience, with strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years clinical healthcare related experience required.
• Certification/Registration: None required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in implementation, review and support of the facility patient safety program and foster a culture of safety.
• Collaborate with leadership, coworkers and medical staff to develop, implement, monitor and champion processes related to key patient safety issues.
• Model behaviors that embrace just culture, reporting, flexibility and learning across the organization.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with Mercy's mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Healthcare systems knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Clinical inquiry

MS Office

Public speaking

Self-directed

Travel within hospital

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the Director of Quality, the Patient Safety Specialist will participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility patient safety program. The specialist will promote and foster a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the Director of Quality, the Patient Safety Specialist will participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility patient safety program. The specialist will promote and foster a culture of safety throughout the organization.

In collaboration with leadership, coworkers, and medical staff the patient safety specialist will develop, implement, monitor and champion processes related to key patient safety issues. The specialist will model behaviors that embrace just culture, reporting, flexibility, and learning across the organization.

The Patient Safety Specialist will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Patient Safety Specialist

Full Time

Mercy - Fort Smith

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Licensure: None required

Experience: 3+ years clinical healthcare related experience

Certification/Registration: None required

Other Skills And Knowledge

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven leadership ability
• Knowledge of complex hospital and healthcare systems, processes and quality/performance improvement
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Effective change agent.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of the internet, evidence-based medicine, analytical skills and good clinical inquiry and investigational aptitude
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong public speaking skills and demonstrated ability in presenting to a variety of co-workers, including physicians, clinicians, administration, and support staff
• Self-directed and able to perform independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field

Experience: 5+ years clinical healthcare experience

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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