RN staff Outpatient

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The RN Staff Outpatient role acts as a leader in patient care using the nursing process and following the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; respects cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; contributes to unit and department strategic goals; and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability while supporting the company’s philosophy of nursing.

The position uses the nursing process to deliver patient care, assesses learning needs and implements appropriate teaching strategies, and communicates and coordinates nursing team resources as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team. The nurse uses data and information to evaluate and promote change, supports customer satisfaction and employee morale, and remains current on applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The role also requires compliance with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting concerns.

Flexible shifts are available, with hours ranging from 5 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 5 a.m.–3:30 p.m., in 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts. The work is in a patient-care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The role is classified as heavy work and may require exerting 50–100 pounds of force 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.
• 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 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 toward optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• 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

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