Ochsner Health
Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Oncology - OMC Jeff Hwy - Full Time
Ochsner Health, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Oncology - OMC Jeff Hwy - Full Time
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Oncology - OMC Jeff Hwy - Full Time
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We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using 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 organization's philosophy of nursing.
Responsibilities
Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
Assesses learning needs and implements 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.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
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 & Abilities
Proficiency in 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 be self-directed.
Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
Physical and Environmental Demands Heavy work requires occasional exertion of 50 to 100 pounds, frequent 25 to 50 pounds, and constant 10 to 20 pounds to move objects. Duties performed routinely expose the employee to blood and body fluids. The role operates in a patient care area with exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Oncology - OMC Jeff Hwy - Full Time
role at
Ochsner Health
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We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using 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 organization's philosophy of nursing.
Responsibilities
Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
Assesses learning needs and implements 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.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
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 & Abilities
Proficiency in 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 be self-directed.
Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
Physical and Environmental Demands Heavy work requires occasional exertion of 50 to 100 pounds, frequent 25 to 50 pounds, and constant 10 to 20 pounds to move objects. Duties performed routinely expose the employee to blood and body fluids. The role operates in a patient care area with exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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