RN - Psychiatry Clinic - PRN

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Slidell, LA

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About The Position

This registered nurse role provides patient care in a psychiatry clinic 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 and directs licensed and ancillary team members, takes accountability for quality patient outcomes, and demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role also supports unit and department goals and the employer’s nursing philosophy, while maintaining professional responsibility and accountability for personal practice.

The nurse works with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to assess and address learning needs, communicate and delegate effectively, manage team resources, and use data to promote change and improve outcomes. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program. It involves work in patient care areas and exposure risks associated with blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The role is designated PRN in the job title.

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 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 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 appropriately; 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 patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately 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

• Education Level: Associate degree