Quality Improvement Specialist (Exempt)

at  Mercy

WE’RE A LITTLE DIFFERENT

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: 5+ years in clinical healthcare related experience. RN preferred.
• Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in health-realted field
• Certifications: Certification in quality (e.g. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality or CPPS) required within first 3 years of employment

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

Please refer the Job description for details