What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Specialist position at Mercy?
Overview:
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/Lead will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree (will consider associate degree for nursing with required clinical experience)
Experience: 3 years clinical healthcare related experience
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 healthcare related field
- Licensure: clinical licensure
- Experience: 5 years clinical healthcare experience
Patient Safety Lead:
- 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: 7 years clinical healthcare required with at least 2 years in patient safety or quality role; management experience in a healthcare organization.
- Certification/Registration: Certification in Patient Safety (e.g. Certified Professional in Patient Safety) or quality (e.g. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) or equivalent
- 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: Previous patient safety, performance 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.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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