Ambulatory Nursing Practice Lead - Compliance & Quality

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge seeks an experienced nurse leader to promote clinical compliance and staff development within ambulatory care. The role emphasizes leadership, education, and safe patient care through evidence-based practices.

You will collaborate with department managers, participate in quality initiatives, and ensure adherence to policies, OSHA and infection control standards while guiding frontline staff.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and role-specific software.
• Effective verbal and written communication to diverse individuals in the patient care process.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with operational and clinical leaders to ensure safe patient care using evidence-based practices.
• Assists with staff orientation and credentialing for new hires within the scope of practice.
• Promotes compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards.
• Identifies areas for quality improvement initiatives.
• Contributes to performance evaluations and improvement plans.
• Monitors safety, OSHA compliance, and infection control in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Supports frontline accountability across the department.

Skills

Data entry

Windows apps

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge seeks an experienced nurse leader to promote clinical compliance and staff development within ambulatory care. The role emphasizes leadership, education, and safe patient care through evidence-based practices.

You will collaborate with department managers, participate in quality initiatives, and ensure adherence to policies, OSHA and infection control standards while guiding frontline staff.