RN-Virtual Nurse-Med-Surg/Tele/Stepdown- Elmwood

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

16h

About The Position

This registered nurse role provides patient care using the nursing process and operates within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and applicable scope and standards of practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; takes accountability for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role contributes to unit and department goals, maintains professional responsibility for personal practice, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The nurse assesses patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education, communicates and manages nursing team resources, and partners with the interdisciplinary team. The position uses data and information to evaluate and promote change, adapts communication and care to the patient population, and supports customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession. The nurse must remain current on relevant laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

The role is performed in a patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The physical-demand classification is Heavy Work, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Registered nurse diploma.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively to deliver 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 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 toward optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior to the specific 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED