RN Program Coordinator

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.

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; OR

A bachelor's degree in nursing plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR

A master's degree in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR

A doctorate in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.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 Department [email protected] 225-634-0548 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.