RN Performance Improvement Coordinator

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Slidell, Louisiana, is seeking a qualified registered nurse to collaborate with department managers on clinical quality issues. The role requires a Registered Nurse diploma and a minimum of 3 years of acute care experience, along with BLS certification.

The nurse will conduct analysis, support regulatory compliance, and provide education on clinical safety initiatives. The position demands effective communication and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in Louisiana.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Conduct report analysis on occurrences and other indicators.
• Provide data analysis for performance improvement initiatives.
• Educate the organization on performance improvement and clinical safety.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers and software

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards

Knowledge of quality management

Ability to work flexibility

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Overview

This job collaborates with department managers and committees in the identification, trending, and analysis of clinical quality issues and facilitates resolution of these issues in a collaborative fashion. Plays a key role in accreditation and survey processes within the organization as well as the Advanced Certification Specialty programs, where applicable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

Required: Registered nurse diploma.

Preferred: Bachelors degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required: 3 years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting.

Preferred: 5 years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting.

Certifications

Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Job Duties

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

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area, works directly with patients, and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.