RN - Infusion Clinic - Kings Hwy

Ochsner LSU Health System • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

This registered nurse role provides patient care using the nursing process and follows the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates and directs licensed and ancillary team members, is accountable for quality patient outcomes, and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The position supports unit and departmental strategic goals and the employer’s nursing philosophy, while maintaining professional responsibility and accountability for personal practice.

The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, manages nursing resources, supports patient and family education, and uses data and knowledge to promote changes that improve outcomes. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Work is performed in a patient-care healthcare environment with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The role is classified as heavy work, with occasional exertion of 50–100 pounds, frequent exertion of 25–50 pounds, and constant exertion of 10–20 pounds 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, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and work in a self-directed manner.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively in delivering 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 behaviors and concepts that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local 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-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

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