RN - Hematology/Oncology Clinic - PRN

ClickJobs.io; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Slidell as a Registered Nurse, where you will lead patient care initiatives, manage nursing resources, and ensure quality outcomes. This role requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process in delivering patient care.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources effectively.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Registered nursing diploma

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

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 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 department’s strategic goals and objectives; demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for own practice, and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Education

Required - Registered nursing diploma.
Preferred - Associate's degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required - None.

Preferred - Experience directly supervising or managing others.

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)

• Good organizational and time management skills; ability to be self-directed and demonstrate good judgment.
• 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 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 to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale, and improve the nursing profession.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, respecting privacy, explaining procedures clearly, requesting permissions, and communicating effectively.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not exhaustive of all 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 other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for Sedentary Work. The job may involve walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and working at a production pace, which can be physically demanding.

Routine duties involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and possibly hazardous medications or waste, with potential occupational risks for exposure to communicable diseases or hazardous substances.

Ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied through our careers website.

Residents of Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C. are not eligible for remote work positions.

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application process, contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (option 1) or [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and a workplace free from discrimination, extending protections to all applicants and employees under applicable laws.