RN Performance Improvement Lead: Quality & Accreditation

ochsner; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a registered nurse to collaborate with department managers to identify, trend, and analyze clinical quality issues and drive performance improvement across acute care settings.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license in the state, have 3 years of acute care experience, and are BLS certified. BSN is preferred, and a flexible schedule with some travel between facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Must hold current RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analysis of clinical quality indicators, outcomes, and trends.
• Participates in committees to provide data, direction, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Educates the organization on performance improvement, patient safety, and statistical analysis.
• Supports Joint Commission mock surveys and ongoing readiness for regulatory requirements.
• Engages in risk management through identification and tracking of clinical issues.
• Adapts communication and approaches to diverse patient populations while ensuring privacy.

Skills

Computers & software

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Flexibility & travel

Education

RN diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a registered nurse to collaborate with department managers to identify, trend, and analyze clinical quality issues and drive performance improvement across acute care settings.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license in the state, have 3 years of acute care experience, and are BLS certified. BSN is preferred, and a flexible schedule with some travel between facilities may be required.