Patient Safety Specialist

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Rogers, AR is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist under the direction of the Director of Quality. The role focuses on implementing, reviewing, and supporting the facility patient safety program and fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization.

You will collaborate with leadership, staff, and physicians to develop and monitor processes addressing key safety issues. Responsibilities include championing just-culture practices, ensuring compliance with Mercy Service Standards,

Qualifications

• Education in clinical or healthcare-related field required.
• 3 years clinical healthcare-related experience required.
• Certification in patient safety or quality within 3 years (e.g., CPPS/CPHQ) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation, review, and support of the facility patient safety program.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and champion processes related to key patient safety issues.
• Promote a culture of safety and just culture across the organization.
• Collaborate with leadership, coworkers, and medical staff to drive quality improvement.
• Travel throughout the hospital to support safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Change agent

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Healthcare-related education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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 - Rogers

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Education in clinical or other healthcare related field required (e.g., nursing, respiratory therapy, physical/occupational therapy, health administration, public health)

Licensure: None required

Experience: 3 years clinical healthcare related experience required

Certification/Registration: Certification in patient safety (e.g. Certified Professional in Patient Safety) or quality (e.g. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) required within 3 years.

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 preferred.

Experience: 5 years clinical healthcare related experience preferred. 3+ years in patient safety, clinical quality improvement, or risk management experience preferred.

Certifications: Certification in patient safety (e.g. CPPS- Certified Professional in Patient Safety) or quality (e.g. CPHQ- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) preferred.

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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