RN- Ambulatory Practice Coordinator

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN- Ambulatory Practice Coordinator at Ochsner Health promotes compliance of assigned clinical departments in collaboration with department managers and directors, under the direction of the Ambulatory Nursing Manager/Director. This role is responsible for educating Clinic Staff on regulatory standards and for clinic and staff development. The coordinator provides leadership and coordination for improving the organization's safe practice and evaluates the impact that systems improvements have on patients and employees. The position requires professional responsibility and accountability for one's own practice and support for the department's philosophy of nursing. The role is located at Ochsner Medical Complex- The Grove and is full-time, Monday-Friday.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing
5 years experience with RN license or three years of experience with BSN including one year supervisory or leadership experience.
Current RN License in the state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Certification in a clinical area.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Responsibilities

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.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.