RN NIAS (PICC) Jeff Hwy Full Time DAYS

Ochsner Health is seeking a full-time RN NIAS (PICC) to join the nursing team on the Jeff Highway location, working day shifts. This position provides direct patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice.

In this role, you will act as a leader in patient care delivery, effectively delegating and directing licensed and ancillary team members while maintaining accountability for quality patient outcomes. You will demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in all interactions and contribute to the achievement of unit and departmental strategic goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use the nursing process in the delivery of patient care
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serve as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes
• Embrace concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing
• Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensure compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards
• Perform other related duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Certification in clinical specialty area

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position involves heavy work, exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area, works directly with patients, and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases, with occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. There may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the healthcare environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste.