We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

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!

This job collaborates with business unit managers and organizational leadership, to review, evaluate, analyze, and provide counsel on compliance regulatory matters involving federal and state laws and regulations governing the provision of health care services. Communicates all significant and applicable pending and actual decisions, legislation and regulatory rulings impacting the organization. Drafts and negotiates contracts, collaborates with business partners to educate employees on regulatory changes and assists with plans for implementation of necessary changes. Develops, revises, and implements procedures, policies and programs that reflect compliance with applicable laws, rules and recommendations in the area of research.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Juris doctorate.

Work Experience

Required - 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts.

Preferred - Experience working with an integrated healthcare delivery system.

Certifications

Required - Admission to a state bar with an active membership in good standing.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to prepare and present regulatory changes and operational impacts to diverse audiences, including physicians, management and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster an environment of teamwork, professionalism, customer satisfaction, high performance, and mutual respect of others.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to be self-directed with strong analytical and operational problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle legal and compliance issues in a practical and efficient manner and draft, negotiate, and review contracts.
• Ability to be flexible regarding varied assignments and willing to work under pressure with tight deadlines and develop new areas of expertise.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work flexible schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, more than 8 hours a day, etc.

Job Duties

• Monitors all regulatory and legal developments applicable to the organization and communicates all pending and actual decisions, legislation and regulatory rulings in a timely manner to ensure the organization's continued compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
• Collaborates with business partners to provide education on regulatory changes and assists with plans for implementation of necessary changes.
• Reviews, evaluates and analyzes compliance regulatory matters involving federal and state laws and regulations and provides education to business partners.
• Interacts with and directs outside counsel, consultants and administrative staff.
• Drafts, negotiates and reviews contracts regarding the organization's research program.
• Provides advice and counsel to Institutional Review Board (IRB), research department and other departments on issues related to human subject protection.
• Performs 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.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to 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.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Washington, and New York.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View theEEO is the Law posterand itssupplement, as well as thepay transparency policyfor more information.

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

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!

This job collaborates with business unit managers and organizational leadership, to review, evaluate, analyze, and provide counsel on compliance regulatory matters involving federal and state laws and regulations governing the provision of health care services. Communicates all significant and applicable pending and actual decisions, legislation and regulatory rulings impacting the organization. Drafts and negotiates contracts, collaborates with business partners to educate employees on regulatory changes and assists with plans for implementation of necessary changes. Develops, revises, and implements procedures, policies and programs that reflect compliance with applicable laws, rules and recommendations in the area of research.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Juris doctorate.

Work Experience

Required - 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts.

Preferred - Experience working with an integrated healthcare delivery system.

Certifications

Required - Admission to a state bar with an active membership in good standing.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to prepare and present regulatory changes and operational impacts to diverse audiences, including physicians, management and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster an environment of teamwork, professionalism, customer satisfaction, high performance, and mutual respect of others.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to be self-directed with strong analytical and operational problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle legal and compliance issues in a practical and efficient manner and draft, negotiate, and review contracts.
• Ability to be flexible regarding varied assignments and willing to work under pressure with tight deadlines and develop new areas of expertise.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work flexible schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, more than 8 hours a day, etc.

Job Duties

• Monitors all regulatory and legal developments applicable to the organization and communicates all pending and actual decisions, legislation and regulatory rulings in a timely manner to ensure the organization's continued compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
• Collaborates with business partners to provide education on regulatory changes and assists with plans for implementation of necessary changes.
• Reviews, evaluates and analyzes compliance regulatory matters involving federal and state laws and regulations and provides education to business partners.
• Interacts with and directs outside counsel, consultants and administrative staff.
• Drafts, negotiates and reviews contracts regarding the organization's research program.
• Provides advice and counsel to Institutional Review Board (IRB), research department and other departments on issues related to human subject protection.
• Performs 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.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to 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.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Washington, and New York.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View theEEO is the Law posterand itssupplement, as well as thepay transparency policyfor more information.