Supervisor - RN Performance Improvement

This job functions independently, supervises department staff and collaborates with the department director in the identification, trending and analysis of clinical quality issues and in a collaborative fashion facilitates resolution of these issues. This job plays a key role in accreditation and survey processes within the organization; and supports medical staff committees as assigned.

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 the company's discretion.

• Required
  - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree Science of Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.
• Preferred
  - Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

• Required
  - Current State of Louisiana Registered Nurse License

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications 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.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret clinically significant information.
• General knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories of quality management and continuous quality improvement.

• Analyzes medication and other occurrences, cardiopulmonary resuscitation outcomes, falls and other indicators.
• Participates in various organization committees and councils to provide data analysis, trended reports and direction for Performance Improvement initiatives. Acts as a resource to the organization conducting regularly scheduled Joint Commission Mock Surveys and facilitates organizational continued Joint Commission readiness.
• Facilitates multidisciplinary analyses such as Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode Analysis on significant issues to improve processes and outcomes.
• Represents EOC from Performance Improvement, reports performance Improvement activities to the Quality Resources Director and prepares packets for Physician’s Excellence Committee.
• 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 standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

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.

Medium Work
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires…