Pediatric RN-Clinic

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Meridian, MS

About The Position

This role provides patient care in a pediatric clinic using the nursing process and working within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and nursing scope and standards. The nurse is accountable for quality patient outcomes, delegates and directs licensed and ancillary team members, and works in partnership with the interdisciplinary team. The position also supports unit and department goals, professional nursing practice, and the organization’s nursing philosophy. Care should be sensitive to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity and adapted to the needs and preferences of each patient population. The role requires a nursing degree from an accredited school, an active RN license in the state of practice, and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. No prior work experience is required. The work takes place in a healthcare patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The position has heavy physical demands.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to be self-directed and demonstrate good judgment.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Experience directly supervising or managing others.
Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process effectively in the delivery of patient care.
Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate to the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team human and fiscal resources appropriately.
Serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
Adapt interactions and care to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.