LCMC Health
We are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.

Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, we have grown into a healthcare system that is built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.

Today, we offer six hospital locations: Children's Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center. We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2,800 physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.

CHNOLA
Children's Hospital of New Orleans is a leader in Pediatric care throughout the Southeast region. We are seeking a dynamic Job Title in the Department. The mission of making care available to all children has allowed Children's to grow as an organization.

Children's Hospital is a 247-bed, not-for-profit medical center offering the most advanced pediatric care for children from birth to 21 years. With over 40 pediatric specialties and more than 400 physicians, it is the only full-service hospital exclusively for children in Louisiana and the Gulf South. We invite you to experience the magic of Children's Hospital.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

GENERAL DUTIES
Service:
Initiates and monitors processes to assure the highest quality of patient care. Plans, develops, and supervises operations of rehabilitation nursing in all programs for a 24-hour operation; works with staff, other managers, administrative supervisors and Administration. Develops, implements, and revises policies
and procedures in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as department specific accreditation standards. Establishes and achieves goals utilizing a participative approach; assures implementation and evaluation of these goals. Promotes excellence in customer service relations by acting
as a liaison and effectively interacting with physicians, staff, patients, and families.

Quality:
Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards i.e., TJC, CMS, DHH and department specific accreditation standards; leads the charge for staying "survey ready" ensuring all rehabilitation units
operate in conformance with State, CMS, TJC, and department specific accreditation standards. Ensures comprehensive nursing plans of care are completed and that quality of documentation accurately reflects
nursing services provided throughout patient's length of stay. Serves as champion for Journey of Excellence and ensures staff understanding and participation. Implements a remediation plan with employees that demonstrate a deficiency in documentation. Contributes to quality patient care through membership and active participation in the hospital Infection Prevention Committee, as well as receiving information and implementing solutions in response to Infection Control rounds. Participates in all hospital nursing department meetings, as requested and appropriate. Promotes a safe environment ensuring units are well-equipped and safe; appropriately involves Facilities and Hospital Security, as needed. Complies with all hospital and division policies, procedures and programs; sets an example for staff.

People:
Ensures sufficient qualified staff to meet patients' needs, participating in admissions decisions regarding
patient acceptance and placement, as well as ensuring appropriate staffing levels. Screens and interviews
prospective job candidates; works with Human Resources to complete the hire. Ensures a thorough level of orientation, to include detailed instruction regarding development of patient care plans, documentation of such, monitoring, documenting progress and updating as needed; and utilizing electronic documentation system or back up paper system, as indicated. Ensures provision of in-services and continuing education for nursing personnel. Ensures completion of employee introductory and annual evaluations and competencies. Develops nursing schedules and daily staffing and adjusts staff accordingly based on census; effectively manages adequate nursing staffing levels to ensure census may be maintained at budgeted levels. Participates with staff in the development and implementation of nursing standards of practice/care for designated programs.

Finance:
Assists with implementing a strategic plan to accurately forecast expenses in the preparation of annual
operational (including personnel) and capital budgets. Monitors, evaluates, and controls appropriate
utilization of budgeted FTEs and operational expenses in assigned nursing areas.

Growth:
Participates in activities to identify strategies for growth and program development.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

2 years of management or supervisory experience in healthcare.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana.
American Heart Association, BLS-HCP.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation.
Standards of practice for nursing.
State nursing code.
Effective management techniques.
Meet deadlines.
Operational and capital budgetary procedures.
Computer literacy. Intervene and delegate work fairly.
Provide guidance and discipline.
Screen and interview prospective employees effectively through the hiring practice.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

WORK SHIFT:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application for Employment
It is the policy of all member hospitals and facilities of the LCMC Health System (Louisiana Children’s Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Touro Infirmary, University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital, and West Jefferson Medical Center as well as its centers of health care and physician services, East Jefferson General Hospital, Woldenberg Village, Crescent City Physician Inc., and New Orleans Physician Services) to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant may qualify.

Instructions to Applicant
1. You must fully and accurately complete the Application for employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. LCMC Health and its members may use the information given in the application to investigate the applicant's previous employment and background.
2. The Application for Employment will be considered inactive after 180 days. If you wish to be considered after that time, you must complete a new Application for Employment.
3. If you are hired, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.