Quality Improvement Specialist

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Joplin, MO is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to partner with organizational leaders and multidisciplinary teams to support quality improvement projects. You will develop project plans, monitor progress and champion processes that improve patient care.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, plus 3 years of clinical experience. A Bachelor’s degree or RN/LPN license in Missouri qualifies you to contribute to hospital-wide initiatives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, or RN/LPN licensed in state of practice.
• 3 years of clinical experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop work plans or project plans for quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate with leadership, clinicians and staff to implement, monitor and champion quality processes.
• Model and teach quality improvement principles throughout the organization.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN/LPN license (Missouri)

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:

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.