Patient Safety Specialist

Overview Find your calling at Mercy. 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. The specialist will promote and foster a culture of safety throughout the organization. In collaboration with leadership, coworkers, and medical staff the patient safety specialist will develop, implement, monitor and champion processes related to key patient safety issues. The specialist will model behaviors that embrace just culture, reporting, flexibility, and learning across the organization. The Patient Safety Specialist will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Responsibilities Participate in the implementation, review, and support of the facility patient safety program. Promote and foster a culture of safety throughout the organization. Collaborate with leadership, coworkers, and medical staff to 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 in a manner consistent with Mercy\'s mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Travel throughout the hospital as needed to support patient safety initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree Licensure: None required Experience: 3+ years clinical healthcare related experience Certification/Registration: None required Other Skills and Knowledge: 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 hospital Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field Experience: 5+ years clinical healthcare experience Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr MHM Support Services