Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Admit - Clearview - Full Time (Open)
Company: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Location: Metairie
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care
utilizing the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse
Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of
Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and
ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient
outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious
diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities
aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department's strategic
goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility
and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the
company's philosophy of nursing.EducationRequired - Registered
nursing diploma.Preferred - Associate's degree in nursing.Work
ExperienceRequired -None.Preferred - Experience directly
supervising or managing others.CertificationsRequired - Current
registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.Current Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart
Association.Preferred -Certification in clinical specialty
area.Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Good organizational and time management skills and ability to
be self directed and demonstrate good judgement.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential
information.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal
supervision.
- Leadership skills.Job Duties
- Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient
care.
- Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies
appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other
groups or disciplines.
- Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources
(human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on
the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Uses data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote
change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer
satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession
of nursing.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including
but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to
the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be
performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- Performs other related duties as required.The above statements
describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an
exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and
skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at
any time.This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance &
Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate
reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable
behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy,
and/or other compliance-related concerns.The employer is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.Physical and
Environmental DemandsThe physical essential functions of this job
include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting
10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up
to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess
of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood,
body fluid and tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area;
works in an area where patients enter; works directly with
patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases.
There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable
diseases.Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting,
there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous
medications or hazardous waste within the environment through
receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing,
administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The
risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job
duties of the role.
Keywords: Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans , Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Admit - Clearview - Full Time (Open), Healthcare , Metairie, Louisiana
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