RN Ambulatory Quality & Safety Program Lead

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks an Ambulatory Quality & Safety Program Coordinator to lead data-driven performance improvement across the OLG region. You will analyze occurrences and outcomes, support committees, and promote patient safety and accreditation readiness.

Requires RN with 3 years in acute care; BSN preferred. You must navigate regulatory standards, provide education, and adapt to a 24/7 on-call schedule, traveling between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards.
• General knowledge of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts report analysis on occurrences, outcomes and other indicators.
• Participates in various organization committees and councils to provide data analysis, trended reports and direction for performance improvement initiatives.
• Provides education to the organization related to performance improvement, clinical patient safety and statistical analysis.
• Acts as a resource to the organization for all regulatory requirements, including conducting regularly scheduled Joint Commission Mock Surveys and facilitates organizational continued Joint Commission readiness.
• Participates in risk management through the identification, trending and follow up of clinical issues.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement knowledge

Flexible schedule

Education

RN

BSN preferred

Tools

Web-based applications

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks an Ambulatory Quality & Safety Program Coordinator to lead data-driven performance improvement across the OLG region. You will analyze occurrences and outcomes, support committees, and promote patient safety and accreditation readiness.

Requires RN with 3 years in acute care; BSN preferred. You must navigate regulatory standards, provide education, and adapt to a 24/7 on-call schedule, traveling between facilities as needed.