RN - Pediatric Specialty Clinic - ACC

Ochsner LSU Health System•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

This registered nurse serves as a leader in patient care, using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN 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 goals, demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy. The RN delivers patient care, assesses learning needs, and provides education appropriate to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines. The position coordinates nursing-team resources and partners with the interdisciplinary team, uses information and data to evaluate and promote changes that improve outcomes, and supports customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession. The RN adapts communication and care to the patient population, including respecting privacy and obtaining permission. Other related duties may be assigned. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance and Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The work takes place in a healthcare patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The physical demands are classified as heavy work, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. The employer states that reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. The job posting instructs applicants to refer to the job description to determine whether the position is remote or on-site; it does not specify the workplace type for this role.

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 work independently and demonstrate 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 in delivering patient care.
Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies suited to the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing-team human and fiscal resources appropriately.
Serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change toward 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, and requesting permissions.
Perform other related duties as required.
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-related concerns.