RN- LGMD Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic- Full Time

Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the LGMD Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic leads patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and professional scope and standards. The role delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; and supports unit and department strategic goals. The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity, professional responsibility, and accountability, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The position includes assessing patient and family learning needs and providing appropriate education; managing nursing team resources; collaborating with the interdisciplinary team; using data to evaluate and promote changes that improve outcomes; and adapting communication and care to patient needs. The nurse also maintains knowledge of applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensures compliance. Duties may change and may include other related responsibilities. The role works in a patient-care healthcare setting and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

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; 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 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 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 and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting 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 concerns relating to patient or employee safety, patient privacy, or other compliance matters.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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