Patient Safety Specialist

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 - On Site Mercy - Fort Smith Minimum Required 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 healthcare related field Experience: 5 years clinical healthcare experience 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. Transforming the Health of Our Communities Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy. Click Here to Learn More about Mercy