RN- Infusion Clinic- Full Time

Ochsner Health • Luling, LA

3d

About The Position

The RN in the Infusion Clinic provides patient care using the nursing process and works within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and applicable Scope & Standards of Practice. The role includes delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members; taking accountability for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrating sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The nurse contributes to unit and department strategic goals, practices with professional responsibility and accountability, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The position requires a registered nurse diploma and an active RN license in the state of practice, along with current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. An associate’s degree in nursing and certification in a clinical specialty area are preferred. No work experience is required.

The role is based in a patient-care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. It is classified as heavy work, requiring exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Registered nurse diploma.
• 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.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and work in a self-directed manner.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’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 resources, including human and fiscal resources; 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

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