Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Practice Coordinator - Baton Rouge Region

Required - Associate's degree in nursing.

Preferred - Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).

Required - 5 years of experience with registered nurse (RN) license;

OR

3 years of experience with BSN including 1 year supervisory or leadership experience.

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in 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).

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.

• 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 the organization's 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.

• Works with operational leadership 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.

• 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.

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.

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Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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