Patient Safety Specialist

Mercy

Patient Safety Specialist ensuring safety and compliance in Mercy healthcare facilities. Involves collaboration, implementation of safety programs, and regular assessments with healthcare teams.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeChesterfield • Kansas, Montana, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient safety program implementation and fostering a culture of safety within healthcare settings. Possesses strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to effectively manage complex healthcare systems and promote quality improvement.

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Clinical Healthcare ExperiencePatient Safety Program ImplementationLeadership AbilityMS Office ProficiencyChange Agent

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Hard Skills

Clinical Healthcare ExperiencePatient Safety Program ImplementationQuality ImprovementAnalytical SkillsEvidence-Based Medicine

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailPublic Speaking Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeInternet

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SystemsJust CultureClinical InquiryPerformance ImprovementHealthcare Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility patient safety program
Promote and foster a culture of safety throughout the organization
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 and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education in clinical or other healthcare related field required (e.g., nursing, respiratory therapy, physical/occupational therapy, health administration, public health)
3 years clinical healthcare related experience required
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 Mercy Hospitals and Clinics within Mercy footprint MO, AR, OK, and KS at least once a month

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
tuition support
matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period