Registered Nurse - RN- Ambulatory Practice Coordinator- Jeff Hwy New Orleans

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

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.

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.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion.
 

Education 

Required - Associate's degree in Nursing

Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience

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 standard