RN-Infusion

Ochsner Health • Meridian, MS

10d

About The Position

The RN-Infusion provides patient care using the nursing process and follows the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; takes accountability for quality patient outcomes; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; and contributes to unit and department goals. The position requires professional responsibility and accountability and support for the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The nurse assesses patient and family learning needs and delivers appropriate education, communicates and coordinates nursing resources, and works as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team. The role uses data and knowledge to evaluate and promote change, adapts communication and care to individual patient needs, and supports customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

This role is performed in a patient-care environment involving direct patient contact and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste. The physical demands are classified as Heavy Work, including exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency with 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.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting suspected unethical conduct or safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

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