Pediatric RN-Clinic

Ochsner Health • Meridian, MS

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About The Position

The Pediatric RN-Clinic provides patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope and Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; takes accountability for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role contributes to unit and department strategic goals, demonstrates professional responsibility for personal practice, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and an active registered nurse license in the state of practice, along with current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. A bachelor’s degree in nursing, experience supervising or managing others, and certification in a clinical specialty area are preferred. The nurse must have organizational, time-management, interpersonal, confidentiality, self-direction, judgment, fast-paced work, and leadership skills.

The role is based in a patient-care environment and involves direct patient interaction and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, with potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The job has heavy physical demands, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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 work independently 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 delivering patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies suited to the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources, including human and fiscal resources, and 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 behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, adapting explanations of services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns promptly.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree