RN - OLGMC 9W Med Tele - Full Time (Nights)

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse acts as a leader in 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; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; contributes to unit and department goals; and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability while supporting the organization’s nursing philosophy. The position delivers patient care, assesses learning needs, and implements teaching strategies for patients, families, and other groups or disciplines. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, manages nursing resources, uses data and knowledge to promote change and optimal outcomes, and adapts communication and care to the needs of each patient population. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and the employer’s Compliance and Privacy Program. Duties may change and may include other related responsibilities. This role is in a patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and specimens that may contain communicable diseases. There may also be occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The position is classified as heavy work, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

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.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and time-management skills and ability to be self-directed.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, potentially communicable specimens, and possible exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process effectively to deliver 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 and achieve optimal outcomes.
Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.