Professional Practice Specialist

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Professional Practice Specialist (PPS) works directly with organizational nursing leaders and multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate activities which promote excellence in nursing. The PPS reports to ministry nursing practice leader. The Specialist also models the principles of evidence-based practice throughout the organization as well as assuring compliance with regulation and accreditation process. This role supports nursing by serving as a resource to coordinate policy/procedure/protocol/standard work review and revisions, as needed.

Position Details:

Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with master’s degree in healthcare related field.

Licensure: RN with current unrestricted license in the State of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, or Oklahoma.

Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years clinical hospital experience.

Certification/Registration: Evidence Based Practice Certification (EBP-C) within 2 years of hire

Other: Strong verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education: DNP, PhD (or comparable) in nursing related field.

Preferred Licensure: None.

Preferred Experience: None.

Preferred Certification/Registration: EBP-C

Preferred Other: Must be able to function well with a high degree of independence and initiative and possess an in-depth knowledge of nursing practice. Demonstrates skills in leadership and human relations and organization. Ability to collaborate and facilitate within groups and between departments. Proficient in computer/software programs, such as Word, Excel, EPIC, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.

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.

About Mercy

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help.

A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.

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