RN - Neurology Clinic - Neurocognitive Specialty

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The RN - Neurology Clinic provides patient care using the Nursing Process and practices within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse is accountable for quality patient outcomes, effectively delegates and directs licensed and ancillary team members, and demonstrates professional responsibility for their own practice. The role also supports the organization’s nursing philosophy and strategic goals, while working sensitively with patients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.

The RN assesses patient and family learning needs, implements appropriate teaching strategies, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and uses data and knowledge to evaluate and promote changes that improve outcomes. The nurse adapts communication and care to individual patient needs, including respecting privacy, explaining services and procedures, and requesting permission. Duties may include other related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Registered Nursing Diploma.
• Current RN License in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good time management skills and ability to work in a self-directed manner.
• Good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• One year of nursing experience.
• Experience directly supervising or managing others.
• 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 patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources, including human and fiscal resources.
• Serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote changes that 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, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permission.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

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