Patient Safety Specialist

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 Model behaviors that embrace just culture, reporting, flexibility, and learning across the organization Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards Requirements Education in clinical or other healthcare related field required (e.g., nursing, respiratory therapy, physical/occupational therapy, health administration, public health) 3 years clinical healthcare related experience required 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 Mercy Hospitals and Clinics within Mercy footprint MO, AR, OK, and KS at least once a month Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in patient safety program implementation and fostering a culture of safety within healthcare settings. Possesses strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to effectively manage complex healthcare systems and promote quality improvement. Highest-signal resume keywords Clinical Healthcare Experience Patient Safety Program Implementation Leadership Ability MS Office Proficiency Change Agent ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Clinical Healthcare Experience Patient Safety Program Implementation Quality Improvement Analytical Skills Evidence-Based Medicine Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills Organizational Skills Interpersonal Skills Attention to Detail Public Speaking Skills Industry Keywords Healthcare Systems Just Culture Clinical Inquiry Performance Improvement Healthcare Administration Tools & Technologies MS Office Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor