Rn Registered Nurse - Performance Improvement

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!

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.

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.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

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

Job Duties

• Participates in various organization committees and councils to provide data analysis, trended reports and direction for performance improvement initiatives.
• 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.
• Conducts report analysis on occurrences, outcomes and other indicators.
• Provides education to the organization related to performance improvement, clinical patient safety and statistical analysis.
• Participates in risk management through the identification, trending and follow up of clinical issues.
• 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.
• Performs 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.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

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