Patient Safety Specialist - FT Days

Position: Patient Safety Specialist

Location: Mercy Hospital STL - Ballas Campus

Shift: FT Days - 8:00am - 4:30pm 40/hrs per week

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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.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree

Experience: Three plus years of clinical healthcare or 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 Education: Bachelors degree in healthcare related field

Experience: Five plus years clinical healthcare experience

We Offer Great Incentives:

• Benefit Eligibility- Day 1

Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one

401(k) with employer match starting day one

Education assistance

PTO begins accruing immediately-including a volunteer day!

• Free convenient parking