Patient Safety Specialist
Mercy · Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
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- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ExperienceStated
- 2-5 years
- EducationStated
- ['professional certificate', 'bachelor degree']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Clinical or healthcare related educationrequired
Education in clinical or other healthcare related field required (e.g., nursing, respiratory therapy, physical/occupational therapy, health administration, public health)
from the posting - 3 years clinical healthcare experiencerequired
3 years clinical healthcare related experience required
from the posting - Patient safety certificationrequired
Certification in patient safety (e.g. Certified Professional in Patient Safety) or quality (e.g. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) required within 3 years
from the posting - Written and oral communication skillsrequired
Excellent written and oral communication skills
from the posting - Leadership abilityrequired
Proven leadership ability
from the posting - Knowledge of healthcare systems and quality improvementrequired
Knowledge of complex hospital and healthcare systems, processes and quality/performance improvement
from the posting - Organizational skillsrequired
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills
from the posting - Interpersonal skillsrequired
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills
from the posting - Analytical skillsrequired
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills
from the posting - Attention to detailrequired
Attention to detail and accuracy
from the posting - Evidence-based medicinerequired
Knowledge of the internet, evidence-based medicine, analytical skills and good clinical inquiry and investigational aptitude
from the posting - MS Officerequired
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
from the posting - Public speaking skillsrequired
Strong public speaking skills and demonstrated ability in presenting to a variety of co-workers
from the posting - Independent workrequired
Self-directed and able to perform independently with minimal oversight
from the posting - Bachelor's degreepreferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
from the posting - 5+ years clinical healthcare experiencepreferred
5 years clinical healthcare related experience preferred
from the posting - Patient safety or quality improvement experiencepreferred
3+ years in patient safety, clinical quality improvement, or risk management experience preferred
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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.
Position Details:
Patient Safety Specialist
Full-Time
Mercy - Rogers
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education: Education in clinical or other healthcare related field required (e.g., nursing, respiratory therapy, physical/occupational therapy, health administration, public health)
Licensure: None required
Experience: 3 years clinical healthcare related experience required
Certification/Registration: Certification in patient safety (e.g. Certified Professional in Patient Safety) or quality (e.g. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) required within 3 years.
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 preferred.
Experience: 5 years clinical healthcare related experience preferred. 3+ years in patient safety, clinical quality improvement, or risk management experience preferred.
Certifications: Certification in patient safety (e.g. CPPS- Certified Professional in Patient Safety) or quality (e.g. CPHQ- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) preferred.
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.
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