Quality Improvement Specialist

Mercy Co; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Quality Improvement Specialist to work with organizational leaders and multidisciplinary teams to support quality improvement projects. You will model and teach quality improvement methodologies, develop project plans, and collaborate with leadership, staff, and physicians to implement, monitor, and champion processes addressing quality issues.

The role emphasizes strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to travel within the hospital network to drive improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, or RN/LPN license in state of practice considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
• Strong written and oral communication, leadership, and analytical skills; familiarity with complex hospital/healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Support quality improvement projects in collaboration with organizational leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop work plans or project plans for quality improvement initiatives.
• Model and teach quality improvement principles across the organization.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Quality improvement

MS Office

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN or LPN license in state of practice

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Quality Improvement Specialist works directly with organizational leaders and multi-disciplinary teams to support quality improvement projects. The specialist will also model and teach the principles of quality improvement throughout the organization. The specialist will develop work plans or project plans for quality improvement projects. They will work collaboratively with leadership, coworkers and medical staff to develop, implement, monitor and champion processes related to quality issues.

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
• In lieu of degree, current RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) licensed in state of practice will be considered.

Experience:

• 3 years clinical experience

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Strong 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, 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

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.