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At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

The Project Manager manages and coordinates quality and performance improvement programs. The Project Manager aligns with Executive Operating Committee's prioritization of Strategic Programs that align with the Strategic Imperatives.  The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the organization wide quality improvement plan and facilitating improvement utilizing improvement science and associated tools in the organization. The Project Manager analyzes, aggregates, trends and reports data intra and interdepartmentally.  Data analysis includes, but is not limited to: occurrence reports, disease specific registries, dashboard metrics and other process and outcomes measures, as needed.  The Project Manager acts as single point of contact for various departments to ensure coordination among the departments and maintain overall responsibility for project deliverables while upholding project management standards and best practices.  The Project Manager participates or leads other project teams to implement significant quality improvements and identifies and evaluates process gaps and recommends changes for improvement.

Education

Required - Bachelor’s degree 

Work Experience
Required - 5 years relevant experience including three years supervisory or project management experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard (proficiency in various office software packages, including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).Excellent judgment, decision-making, delegating and leadership skills.Analytical skills and logical through process in order to formulate practical solutions to problems.Positive interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.May require ability to travel throughout and between facililies.May require ability to work variable schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.
 

Job Duties

Manages all facets of assigned project(s).Ensures the project supports organizational and departmental goals.Gathers and analyzes information to prepare status reports.Maintains and enhances professional competency.Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

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

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

The incumbent may work around or with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms.  The incumbent may have an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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