RN- Ambulatory Practice Coordinator- Baton Rouge

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

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

Promotes compliance of assigned clinical departments in collaboration with department managers and directors and under the direction of the Ambulatory Nursing Manager/Director. Educates Clinic Staff of regulatory standards and is responsible for clinic and staff development. Provides leadership and coordination for improving the organization’s safe practice and evaluates the impact that systems improvements have on the patients and employees. Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for own practice and supports the department’s philosophy of nursing.

Location: Ochsner Medical Complex- The Grove

Full Time Monday-Friday

Education

• Required - Associate's degree in Nursing

Work Experience

• Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Required - 5 years experience with RN license or three years of experience with BSN including one year supervisory or leadership experience.

Certifications

• Required - Current RN License in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Preferred - Certification in a clinical area. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Job Duties

• Collaborates with operational and clinical leaders to ensure safe patient care by using evidence-based best practices.
• Assists with staff orientation programs, assessing appropriate competencies and credentialing for new hires specific to individuals’ scope of practice and staff on-boarding.
• Helps promote unit compliance with Ochsner Clinical policies and procedures and regulatory standards.
• Assists in planning and identifying areas for quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides input as necessary for annual performance evaluations and performance improvement plans.
• Assists in monitoring of interior physical plant to ensure cleanliness and fulfillment of OSHA mandates and infection control by collaborating with infection control department.
• Work with Operational Managers or Directors to help promote front-line accountability across the department for all employees.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.