RN - Renal Unit - Kings Hwy

Ochsner Health • Shreveport, LA

2d

About The Position

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

The RN uses the nursing process to deliver care, assesses learning needs and provides appropriate teaching, and communicates and manages nursing team resources as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team. The position uses data and knowledge to promote change and optimal outcomes, supports customer satisfaction and employee morale, adapts communication and care to the patient population, and complies with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The employee must also comply with the Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting suspected misconduct and safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.

This description summarizes the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Duties and requirements may change, and 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, with the ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use the nursing process 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 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 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 and procedures, requesting permissions, and using an appropriate communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with the Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting known or suspected unethical 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
• Education Level: Associate degree