RN staff Outpatient

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The RN Staff Outpatient acts 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 & Standards of Practice. The role includes delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members; being accountable for quality patient outcomes; respecting cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; contributing to unit and department goals; and demonstrating professional responsibility while supporting the company's nursing philosophy.

Flexible shifts are available, with hours ranging from 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts. The position is in a patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

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 using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels 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 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 resources, including human and fiscal resources, and serve as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in pursuit of optimal outcomes.
• Promote customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• 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 concerns related to patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance.

What This Job Offers

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