Registered Nurse -Outpatient Cardiology Diagnostic Center - Full Time-SMH

Ochsner Health • Slidell, LA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse acts as a leader in providing patient care using the nursing process and working within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope & Standards of Practice. The role delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members and is accountable for quality patient outcomes. The nurse demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, contributes to unit and department strategic goals, and maintains professional responsibility for their own practice while supporting the organization’s nursing philosophy.

The nurse assesses patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education, communicates and manages nursing team resources, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The role adapts care and communication to individual patient needs and helps evaluate and promote changes that support optimal outcomes. The position requires compliance with privacy, conduct, and safety standards, including reporting known or suspected concerns.

Work is performed in patient-care areas, with direct patient contact and possible handling of specimens. Routine duties involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. Physical demands include frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force and occasionally up to 100 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Registered nurse diploma.
• 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.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• 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 toward 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Comply with the Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, and promptly report known or suspected unethical conduct or concerns related to safety, privacy, or compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED