[3 Days Left] RN – ENT/ Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Clinic – Jeff Hwy Position Available In Jefferson, 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 utilizing the nursingprocess within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Codefor Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectivelydelegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members;assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibitssensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in allinteractions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward theachievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals andobjectives and demonstrates professional responsibility andaccountability for his/her own practice and supports the company’sphilosophy of nursing. To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties. This job descriptionis a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the joband position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive orall-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents aresubject to change at the company’s discretion. Education Required

• Registered nursing diploma. Preferred
• Associate’s degree innursing. Work Experience Required
• None. Preferred
• Experiencedirectly supervising or managing others. Certifications Required
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. CurrentBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American HeartAssociation. Preferred
• Certification in clinical specialty area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Good organizational andtime management skills and ability to be self directed anddemonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Abilityto work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability towork in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Leadership skills. Job Duties
• Effectively uses the nursingprocess in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needsand implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverseneeds of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (humanand fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on theinterdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information and knowledge toevaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfactionand employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including butnot limited 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. Thisemployer 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 diseases. There may be an occupationalrisk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because theincumbent 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. Are youready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does notconsider an individual an applicant until they have formallyapplied to the open position on this careers website. Individualswho reside in and will work from the following areas are noteligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii,Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington,and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our siteaccessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regardingthe accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodationto complete the application process, please contact our HR EmployeeSolution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) orcareers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodationrequests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status ofapplications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to any legally protected class, including protectedveterans and individuals with disabilities.