RN Program Coordinator

About this Job

The mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs provided include inpatient acute interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana. The Total Quality Management Department is looking for an RN Program Coordinator who will support facility-wide quality improvement initiatives by coordinating, implementing, and monitoring programs related to quality assurance, infection control, utilization review, and patient safety. The position conducts internal audits, reviews patient admissions and discharge planning processes, evaluates program effectiveness, and ensures compliance with established policies and regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse plus one of the following:Three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA bachelor's degree in nursing plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA master's degree in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA doctorate in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Coordinates the development, implementation, and monitoring of facility-wide performance improvement and quality assurance programs, including infection control, discharge planning, utilization review, and support services.
• Conducts on-site observations, internal audits, and reviews of patient admissions, continued stays, and discharge planning to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Collects, analyzes, and evaluates statistical data and utilization review findings to assess program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and recommend corrective actions.
• Reviews, develops, and updates policies and procedures related to quality management, infection control, employee health, and utilization review to promote efficient and effective facility operations.
• Collaborates with management, nursing, medical staff, and other departments to monitor quality standards, provide professional guidance, and support facility-wide initiatives.
• Coordinates employee health activities, including staff education, health-related training, and infection prevention programs to promote workplace and patient safety.
• Participates in facility committees, multidisciplinary meetings, and compliance-related activities to support accreditation, regulatory requirements, and continuous quality improvement.

Position-Specific Details:

Division: The Total Quality Management Department at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, LA. Appointment Type: The position may be filled as a Probational (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-Wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER): $3,129.60 bi-weekly / $39.12 hourly.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Destiny Jackson ELMHS/Human Resources DepartmentELMHS-HR@LA.GOV 225-634-0548 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others