Registered Nurse-Program CoordinatorPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4683131) ApplyRegistered Nurse-Program CoordinatorSalary $5,477.00 - $9,856.00 MonthlyLocation Statewide, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberLERN/DRT/200880DepartmentLDH-Louisiana Emergency Response Network BoardOpening Date10/04/2024Closing Date10/18/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationThe Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Louisiana Emergency Response Network /Statewide: Regions 2, 4, and 5Announcement Number: LERN/DRT/200880Cost Center: 3241010100Position Number(s): 50396172This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and will be filled as a Probationary appointment.No Civil Service test scoreis 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.Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive creditFor further information about this vacancy contact:Deanda ThymesDeanda.Thymes@la.govLDH/HUMAN RESOURCESBATON ROUGE, LA 70821225 342-6477This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus three years of professional nursing experience.SUBSTITUTIONS:A baccalaureate degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.A master's degree in nursing or public health will substitute for one year of the required experience.Specialized degrees less than a doctorate will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.A doctorate in nursing or public health will substitute for two years of the required experience.Specialized degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To coordinate facility wide programs which will include, but not limited to: Infection Control, Discharge Planning, Quality Assurance, DRG Coordinator, Utilization Review, and Support Service Review.LEVEL OF WORK:Advanced.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:General from a Registered Nurse Supervisor B, but may receive supervision from other higher level personnel.See allocation criteria memo.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May provide programmatic supervision to lower level personnel.LOCATION OF WORK:Statewide.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Registered Nurse 4 by the presence of agency wide programmatic responsibility.Differs from Registered Nurse Supervisor A by the absence of direct line supervision.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Plans, develops, implements and monitors facility wide multi-disciplinary programs, i.e. to coordinate facility wide activities related to quality control including, but not limited to: Infection Control, Discharge Planning, Quality Assurance, DRGCoordinator, Utilization Review, and Support Service Review.Advises and assists management relative to program assignments.Determines staff and equipment needs to accomplish program missions.Participates in establishment and monitoring of patient classification systems.Collects statistical data and completes routine calculations for budget, recruitment, and placement reports.Performs on-site observations and audits for accuracy of information.Evaluates program goals and effectiveness in the facility and adapts/revises as necessary.Participates in planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating varied, complex and multifaceted utilization review and support service activities.Participates in monitoring quality of support services against established standards.Participates in assessment of learning needs of staff relating to utilization review activities.Collects, categorizes, and analyzes utilization results.Provides professional consultation relative to program area to all professional staff.Assesses support service practices for efficiency, quality of service, and cost effectiveness.Identifies, assesses, and monitors utilization review problems and recommends corrective action.Reviews, updates, and establishes policies and procedures for utilization review.Monitors all admissions and performs admission reviews, continued stay reviews, discharge planning reviews, and maintenance plan reviews according to criteria.Develops, implements, directs and monitors the facility Employee Health Program.Provides orientation and employee education concerning employee health.Implements the annual TB skin testing program.May provide direct patient care when it relates to infection control or employee health.Develops a program for identification, monitoring, and control of factors that contribute to infection.Serves as resource consultant to nursing and medical staff when it relates to agency wide programs.Performs a retrospective utilization review of hospital bills selected for audit by predetermined criteria and isolates possible questionable charges or procedures which may be included in the bill in error.Provides information concerning various medical diagnoses and especially the corresponding procedures and treatments, length of stay or treatment necessary per diagnosis, and proper medication and intervals.Using the retrospective utilization review, provides the auditors with a foundation or plan to follow in their audit of the hospital bill. This plan will detail the RN's review, providing the auditors with questionable charges or procedures, reasons why they are questionable, and any pure errors or mischarges found in review.Coordinates audit plan with auditors to assure efforts are concentrated in areas of interest or possible error.Serves as advisor or mediator in discussions with hospital personnel.Reviews auditor work papers to ensure completeness and proper documentation of audit findings and aid in the development of criteria to select items to be audited.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) 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
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Do you possess a valid LOUISIANA license, temporary permit to practice as a Registered Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state?
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If you have answered "YES" to the above question, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you have answered "NO", type N/A.
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