About This Role
FIND YOUR CALLING AT MERCY!
The Regional Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Coordinator provides leadership and responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance, and evaluation of the Safe Patient Handling & Mobility program at the facility and regional level. This includes integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
POSITION DETAILS:
Education: Minimum High School Education/GED.
Licensure: None.
Experience: Minimum of five years clinical experience.
Certifications: Certification with Association of Safe Patient Handling Associates or obtainwithin 12 months of hire or transfer to position, maintain CSPHA certification through educational requirements.
Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within their probation period.
Other: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to facilitate both large and small groups for training/education/meetings. Ability to assess complex issues, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently, good organizational skills, computer skills, motivated to seek continued education. Experience with overseeing co-workers, developing, and promoting teamwork. Significant amount of time spent standing, walking. Bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency. High risk to blood and body fluids.
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.