Patient Safety Specialist

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in St. Louis seeks a Patient Safety Specialist to enhance safety initiatives across the facility. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of clinical experience. Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills are essential. The role offers a collaborative environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and tuition support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical healthcare-related experience required.
• Self-directed and able to perform independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and champion processes for patient safety.
• Collaborate with leadership and medical staff to advance initiatives.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Leadership ability

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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 and promote and foster a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with leadership, coworkers, and medical staff to advance patient safety initiatives.

Position Details

• Minimum Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of clinical healthcare‑related experience.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Knowledge of complex hospital and healthcare systems, processes, and quality/performance improvement.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Effective change agent with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong public speaking skills and the ability to present to physicians, clinicians, administration, and support staff.
• Self‑directed and able to perform independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare‑related field.
• 5+ years of clinical healthcare experience.
• Other relevant certifications or registrations.

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.