RN Specialty – Urology Clinic Procedures, Clearview Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

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 thededicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether youwork with patients every day or support those who do, you aremaking a difference and that matters. Come make a difference atOchsner Health and discover your future today! This job acts as aleader in the provision of patient care using the nursing processwithin the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nursesand Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs,and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumesaccountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivityto cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions;maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement ofunit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives anddemonstrates professional responsibility and accountability forhis/her own practice and supports the company’s philosophy ofnursing.

Location:

Clearview Medical Complex Unit:

Urology Toperform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Thisjob description is a summary of the primary duties andresponsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to bea comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties andresponsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’sdiscretion. Education Required

• Registered nurse diploma.

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing. RN WorkExperience Required
• None. RN Certifications Required
• Currentregistered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Current BasicLife Support (BLS) certification from the American HeartAssociation. Preferred
• Certification in clinical specialty area.

RN Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Good organizational andtime management skills and ability to be self directed.
• Abilityto demonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills. RN JobDuties
• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery ofpatient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teachingstrategies 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 andserves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promotechange in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces conceptsand behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employeemorale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adaptsbehavior to the specific patient population, including but notlimited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to thepatient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to beperformed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statementsdescribe the general nature and level of work only. They are not anexhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, andskills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended atany time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and locallaws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirementsthat apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensurescompliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. Thisemployee maintains and complies with its Compliance & PrivacyProgram and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reportingof any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors orconduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or othercompliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteranstatus, or disability status. Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Heavy Work

• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds offorce occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently,and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time)to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess ofthose for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be onlya negligible amount, a job should be rated

Light Work:

(1) when itrequires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) whenit requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/orpulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requiresworking at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushingand/or pulling of materials even though the weight of thosematerials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stress and strain ofmaintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrialsetting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even thoughthe amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performedroutinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. Theincumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area wherepatients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works withspecimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be anoccupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Becausethe incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may beoccupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications orhazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport,storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/ordisposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure mayincrease depending on the essential job duties of the role. LI-SF1Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Healthdoes not consider an individual an applicant until they haveformally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areasare not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California,Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York,Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to makeour site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact usregarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need anaccommodation to complete the application process, please contactour HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1)or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is foraccommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about thestatus of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to any legally protected class, including protectedveterans and individuals with disabilities.