Clinical Practice Management Nurse

St Thomas Community Health Center

Clinical Practice Management Nurse

New Orleans, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Location

    Multi-site same day/next day primary care services in Uptown New Orleans

    Position Summary

    The Clinic Practice Management Nurse supports patient access, clinic flow, and operational efficiency at multiple primary care clinic sites Uptown on Magazine St.. This role primarily focuses on managing walk-in patients, supporting appointment scheduling, and coordinating real-time clinic flow in a high-volume primary care setting.

    In addition, the nurse provides clinical triage and assists with in-clinic emergencies, including identifying patients who require escalation to a higher level of care such as transfer to the Emergency Department. The position works in close collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Nursing, providers, scheduling staff, and front desk teams to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

    Practice Management Systems Design & Performance Evaluation

    Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of patient access workflows.

    Collect, review, and interpret operational and access-related data to evaluate the effectiveness of scheduling, walk-in, and patient flow processes.

    Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate scheduling workflows for specialty services, ensuring appropriate access, utilization, and alignment with clinic capacity.

    Collaborate with scheduling staff, specialty clinics, and providers to address access barriers and optimize specialty appointment availability.

    Monitor key practice management indicators related to access and productivity, including specialty scheduling performance.

    Use data trends and operational observations to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

    Assist leadership in tracking progress toward clinic goals for patient access, productivity, and operational performance.

    Support the ongoing maintenance and sustainability of access-related systems and workflows.

    Clinical Triage & Emergency Support

    Provide nursing assessment and clinical triage for patients presenting with urgent or concerning symptoms.

    Assist providers and staff during in-clinic emergencies.

    Identify patients requiring a higher level of care and assist with escalation to the Emergency Department, including:

    Clinical assessment and stabilization as appropriate

    Coordination with providers and leadership

    Documentation and communication per clinic protocol

    Serve as a calm, knowledgeable clinical presence during high-acuity situations.

    Operational & Nursing Support

    Assist the Director of Nursing with select operational and nursing tasks as delegated, including:

    Supporting point-of-care testing controls

    Emergency supply checks or restocking of supplies

    Participate in daily morning huddles and contribute to discussions on staffing, access, and clinic flow.

    Identify workflow challenges and recommend improvements to enhance patient access and clinic efficiency.

    EPIC & Communication Support

    Support EPIC workflows related to scheduling, access, and patient communication as assigned.

    Communicate scheduling updates, delays, and access issues to providers and clinic staff.

    Ensure accurate and timely documentation related to triage and patient flow decisions.

    Required

    Active, unrestricted RN or LPN license (per organizational policy)

    Experience in an outpatient or primary care setting

    Strong clinical triage skills

    Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume clinic

    Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Health Record

    Preferred

    Experience working in walk-in or same-day access clinic models

    Prior involvement in scheduling or practice management workflows

    Strong understanding of patient flow and access optimization

    Skills & Competencies

    Excellent clinical judgment and prioritization

    Strong communication and coordination skills

    Ability to remain calm and effective during emergencies

    Flexible, solutions-oriented approach

    Patient-centered mindset

    Reporting Structure

    Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer

    Works closely with providers, scheduling coordinators, front desk staff, and Medical Assistants

    Work Environment

    Onsite, high-volume outpatient clinic

    Frequent walk-in patients and urgent care needs

    Requires adaptability to rapidly changing clinic flow