? (15h Left) RN – PEDIATRIC ICU Discharge Coordinator – OMC, Jeff Hwy Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

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 thededicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether youwork with patients every day or support those who do, you aremaking a difference and that matters. Come make a difference atOchsner Health and discover your future today! This job functionsas the liaison and communicator with the patient, caregivers,healthcare providers, and multi-disciplinary team members, as wellas post-acute care and third party payers. Discusses alternativecare options with patient/caregivers as well as themulti-disciplinary team and assists with discharge planning needs.

Facilitates movement along the healthcare continuum to ensurequality, cost effective outcomes are achieved in collaboration withthe multi-disciplinary team. To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties. This job descriptionis a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the joband position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive orall-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents aresubject to change at the company’s discretion. Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Work ExperienceRequired
• 2 years of nursing experience. Certifications Required
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. BasicLife Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Preferred
• Certification in clinical specialty area. Knowledge Skills andAbilities (KSAs)
• Proficiency in using computers, software, andweb-based applications.
• Effective verbal and writtencommunication skills and ability to present information clearly andprofessionally to varying levels of individuals throughout thepatient care process.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend,holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and betweenfacilities. Job Duties
• Provides continuity of care by ensuringsmooth transitions between care settings.
• Develops relationshipswith patients and their multidisciplinary team to facilitate and/ornavigate through subsequent treatment and follow-up to reflectcontinuity of care.
• Manages high risk, complex patient care withthe goal of minimizing readmission.
• Works closely with physiciansto coordinate patient’s care plan communication; works withmultidisciplinary team to maintain and implement up-to-datecoordinated patient centered care plan; communicates with allmembers of the healthcare team as patient advocate.
• Prepares,executes, and reinforces post-discharge care plan.
• Identifiesbarriers to care in an effort to elicit changes in processes forpatients navigating the continuum of care.
• Collaborates withleadership to review processes with the goal of improving theclinical experience for referred patients and the referringphysician.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population,including but not limited to respect for privacy, method ofintroduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services orprocedures to be performed, requesting permissions andcommunication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of workonly. They are not an exhaustive list of all requiredresponsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, orthis description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable oncurrent federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards orregulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area ofresponsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws,regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complieswith its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct,including the immediate reporting of any known or suspectedunethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employeesafety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

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

Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work

• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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Constantly:

activityor condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.

Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for SedentaryWork. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligibleamount, a job should be rated

Light Work:

(1) when it requireswalking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when itrequires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/orpulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requiresworking at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushingand/or pulling of materials even though the weight of thosematerials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stress and strain ofmaintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrialsetting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even thoughthe amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performedroutinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. Theincumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area wherepatients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works withspecimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupationalrisk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because theincumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may beoccupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications orhazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport,storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/ordisposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure mayincrease depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are youready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does notconsider an individual an applicant until they have formallyapplied to the open position on this careers website. Individualswho reside in and will work from the following areas are noteligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii,Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington,and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our siteaccessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regardingthe accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodationto complete the application process, please contact our HR EmployeeSolution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) orcareers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodationrequests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status ofapplications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to any legally protected class, including protectedveterans and individuals with disabilities.