Clinical RN

Registered Nurse (RN) - Skilled Nursing Facility - Post Acute Care Center - Full Time - Days at Ochsner Health System summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) at a Skilled Nursing Facility provides patient care using the Nursing Process within legal and professional standards. This role involves leading nursing teams, managing resources, and ensuring quality outcomes while promoting patient education and cultural sensitivity. The position requires licensure, clinical skills, communication proficiency, and a commitment to Ochsner Health's mission of healing and innovation.

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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. The RN 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 Ochsner’s philosophy of nursing. Education

Required - Registered Nurse Diploma Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience Required - None.

Certifications

Required - Current RN License in the 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)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• 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.
• Utilizes 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.
• The 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; occassionally 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.
• Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington,and Washington D.C.

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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 communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Ochsner 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.

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.

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Keywords

registered nurse, skilled nursing facility, patient care, nursing process, post acute care, clinical leadership, patient education, licensed nurse, healthcare, BLS certification