Patient Safety Specialist

StartupNWA; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy - Rogers is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist to join our team full-time under the Director of Quality. You will implement and support the patient safety program, collaborate with leadership and staff, and champion processes that enhance patient safety across the hospital.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, with experience in healthcare systems and comfort with presenting to diverse colleagues.

Qualifications

• Education in clinical or healthcare-related field required.
• Certification in patient safety or quality required within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility patient safety program.
• Promote and foster a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Develop, implement, monitor and champion processes related to key patient safety issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Proven leadership

Knowledge of hospital systems

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Independent worker

Ability to travel

Education

CPPS or CPHQ certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

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.