Covington Rheumatology - Registered Nurse - RN

Ochsner Health • Covington, LA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Covington Rheumatology plays a crucial role in patient care by utilizing the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act and ANA Code for Nurses. This position involves leadership in patient care, effective delegation, and accountability for quality patient outcomes while being sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity. The RN is expected to contribute to the strategic goals of the unit and demonstrate professional responsibility in their practice.

Requirements

• Registered nursing diploma (required).
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice (required).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required).
• Associate's degree in nursing (preferred).
• Experience directly supervising or managing others (preferred).
• Certification in clinical specialty area (preferred).
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree