RN Infusion-FT SMH-Cancer Center

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Slidell, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health, established in 1942, is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. The organization believes in the dedication of its employees to achieve patient care excellence. This RN Infusion role is a leadership position in patient care, utilizing the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The individual will effectively delegate, direct, and assist licensed and ancillary team members, ensuring quality patient outcomes. The role requires sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, involvement in achieving unit and department strategic goals, and professional responsibility and accountability for practice, supporting the company's nursing philosophy. The job description is a summary of primary duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in 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 to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement and be self-directed.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Maintains and complies with the company's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees