RN - Psychiatry Clinic - PRN

Ochsner Health • Slidell, LA

2d

About The Position

This registered nurse role provides patient care using the nursing process and applicable standards, including the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for patient-care quality; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role contributes to unit and department goals, maintains professional accountability, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The RN assesses learning needs and provides appropriate education to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines. The position also communicates and manages nursing-team resources, participates as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team, and uses information and data to support change and optimal outcomes. The nurse adapts communication and care to the needs and privacy of each patient population and follows applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. Other related duties may be assigned.

The role is performed in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential communicable diseases. Healthcare work may also involve occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The physical demands are classified as Heavy Work, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

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 effectively in the delivery of 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 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.
• 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/employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree