RN - NIAS (PICC) - Jeff Hwy - Full Time Days

Ochsner Health is seeking a full-time RN for the NIAS (PICC) unit located on Jeff Highway, 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process
• Assess patient learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies for patients, families, and interdisciplinary groups
• Effectively delegate, direct, and assist licensed and ancillary team members
• Assume accountability for quality patient outcomes
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources (human and fiscal) as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes
• Exhibit sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in all interactions
• Maintain involvement in activities supporting unit and departmental strategic goals and objectives
• Demonstrate professional responsibility and accountability for your own practice
• Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to the assigned area
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards
• Report any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors, patient/employee safety concerns, or privacy violations

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 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.