RN - Pediatric Specialty Clinic - ACC

Ochsner Health • Shreveport, LA

2d

About The Position

This role acts as a leader in providing patient care using the nursing process and working within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; and contributes to unit and department strategic goals. The position requires professional responsibility and accountability for the nurse’s own practice and support for the company’s nursing philosophy.

The nurse provides care in a patient-care setting and adapts communication and behavior to the needs of the patient population. Duties include assessing learning needs, teaching patients and families, coordinating nursing team resources, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and using data and knowledge to promote change and optimal outcomes. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This job description summarizes the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may change.

The position involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that could contain diseases, and potential exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. It is classified as Heavy Work, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Good organizational and time-management skills; ability to be self-directed and exercise good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 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 the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and properly 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 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 federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting known or suspected unethical conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

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