RN NIAS (PICC) Jeff Hwy Full Time DAYS

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

This registered nurse position leads patient care using the nursing process and the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role contributes to unit and department strategic goals and objectives, takes professional responsibility and accountability for personal practice, and supports the company’s nursing philosophy.

The nurse works as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team, manages nursing team resources, assesses patient and family learning needs, and uses data and knowledge to promote change and achieve optimal outcomes. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Duties may change or be supplemented, and reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

The position involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, patients and specimens that may contain communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting. It is classified as heavy work, involving exertion of 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly.

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 varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational and time management 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 human and fiscal resources; serve as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Promote customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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