Quality Improvement Specialist

Mercy Co; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to work with organizational leaders and multi-disciplinary teams to support quality improvement projects. The specialist will model and teach the principles of quality improvement and develop work plans for projects across the hospital.

The role involves collaboration with leadership, clinicians, and staff to implement, monitor and champion processes related to quality issues, with travel throughout the hospital as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; in lieu of degree, RN/LPN licensed in state practice will be considered.
• 3 years clinical experience.
• Strong written and oral communication, leadership, and knowledge of healthcare systems and quality improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop work/project plans for quality improvement initiatives.
• Model and teach quality improvement principles across the organization.
• Collaborate with leadership, coworkers, and medical staff to develop, implement, monitor and champion quality processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Healthcare systems

MS Office

Public speaking

Data analysis

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN/LPN license

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.