RN - Vascular Access/Radiology

ochsner; Slidell, Louisiana (LA, MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Ochsner in Louisiana is seeking a knowledgeable Registered Nurse to lead nursing practice using the Nursing Process within a collaborative team. You will delegate, direct, and support licensed and ancillary staff to achieve high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient education, safety, compliance with standards, and contributing to department goals while maintaining professional accountability. A referral program and robust benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Nursing Process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and tailor teaching to diverse patients.
• Communicate and manage nursing team resources with accountability.
• Use data to evaluate care and promote improvements.
• Support patient privacy and ethical practice.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Time management

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

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 the company's philosophy of nursing.

Hours

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Referral Bonus Available Up to $5,000 referral bonus available to eligible employees!

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)

• Good organizational skills.
• Good time management skills and self directed.
• Demonstrates Good Judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employee 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/or other compliance-related concerns.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.