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.

Experience: Minimum of five years with patient bedside experience and Safe Patient Handling & Mobility experience.

Certifications: Certification with Association of Safe Patient Handling Associates or obtain within 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.

• Strong leadership skills
• Experience with overseeing co-workers, developing, and promoting teamwork
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to facilitate both large and small groups for training/education/meetings. (necessary to role)
• Ability to assess complex issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Motivated to seek continued education.
• Flex work hires require accommodating differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency.
• Travel required: Onsite rounding, twice quarterly to each facility within region

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 yrs SPHM experience (minimum 1 year)
• UPL + Instructor experience (instructor experience a must)
• Mercy employed (preferred but not required)
• Previous Leadership role (minimum 1 year)

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.