RN - Neurology Clinic - Neurocognitive Specialty

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The RN - Neurology Clinic is a leader in providing patient care using the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; respects cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; contributes to unit and department strategic goals; and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability while supporting the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The role includes assessing and teaching patients, families, and other groups; coordinating nursing team resources; collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team; and using data to promote changes that improve outcomes. The RN adapts communication and care to the needs of each patient population. Work is performed in patient-care areas with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

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 independently.
• Demonstrates 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 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 to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns immediately.

What This Job Offers

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