RN - Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The RN 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 Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role contributes to unit and department strategic goals and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy through professional responsibility and accountability. The RN assesses patient and family learning needs and implements appropriate teaching strategies, communicates and manages nursing team resources, and collaborates as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team. The nurse uses data and knowledge to evaluate and promote changes that support optimal outcomes, adapts interactions to the needs of each patient, and helps improve customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This is a patient-care role with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The physical demands are classified as Heavy Work, including exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. The job description notes that 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.
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 delivering patient care.
Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate to 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 interactions and care 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 laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and concerns involving patient or employee safety, patient privacy, or compliance.
Perform other related duties as required.