RN Performance Improvement Lead – Quality & Compliance

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a registered nurse to collaborate with department managers to identify, trend, and analyze clinical quality issues, facilitate resolution, and play a key role in accreditation and survey processes within the organization. The role supports Advanced Certification Specialty programs where applicable.

You will participate in Joint Commission readiness, provide education on performance improvement and patient safety, and act as a resource for regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice (required).
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (required).
• 3 years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).
• 5 years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct report analyses on occurrences, outcomes, and other indicators.
• Participate in organization committees to provide data analysis and trend reports for performance improvement.
• Educate the organization on performance improvement, clinical patient safety, and statistical analysis.
• Serve as a resource for regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Mock Surveys and survey readiness.
• Engage in risk management through identification, trending, and follow‑up of clinical issues.
• Adapt behavior to diverse patient populations with respect for privacy and communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Flexible schedule & travel

Education

RN diploma

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a registered nurse to collaborate with department managers to identify, trend, and analyze clinical quality issues, facilitate resolution, and play a key role in accreditation and survey processes within the organization. The role supports Advanced Certification Specialty programs where applicable.

You will participate in Joint Commission readiness, provide education on performance improvement and patient safety, and act as a resource for regulatory requirements