RN – Chemo Infusion Clinic – Monroe Position Available In Ouachita, Louisiana

Job Description:

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care usingthe nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act,ANA Code for 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 departments 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.

EducationRequired•Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred•Bachelorsdegree in nursing.

Work ExperienceRequired•None.

CertificationsRequired•Current registered nurse (RN) licensein state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationfrom the American Heart Association.

Preferred•Certification inclinical specialty area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities(KSAs)Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-basedapplications.

Effective verbal and written communication skills andability to present information clearly and professionally tovarying levels of individuals throughout the patient careprocess.

Good organizational and time management skills.

Ability todemonstrate good judgement and be self-directed.

Good interpersonalskills.

Job DutiesEffectively uses the nursing process in thedelivery of patient care.

Assesses learning needs and implementsteaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of thepatient, 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 theinterdisciplinary team.

Uses data, information, and knowledge toevaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimaloutcomes.

Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customersatisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the professionof nursing.

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population,including but not limited to respect for privacy, method ofintroduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services orprocedures to be performed, requesting permissions andcommunication style.

Performs other related duties as required.

Theabove statements describe the general nature and level of workonly. They are not an exhaustive list of all requiredresponsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, orthis description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable oncurrent federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards orregulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area ofresponsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws,regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies withits Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct,including the immediate reporting of any known or suspectedunethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employeesafety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-relatedconcerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, ordisability status.

Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physicaldemands described here are representative of those that must be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Heavy Work•Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of forceoccasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (

Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to moveobjects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those forSedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only anegligible 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 negligibleDuties performed routinelyrequire exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbentworks in a patient care area; works in an area where patientsenter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimensthat could contain communicable diseases. There may be anoccupational risk for exposure to 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.

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Individuals who reside inand will work from the following areas are not eligible for remotework position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland,Minnesota, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C.Ochsner is anequal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to any legallyprotected class, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.by Jobble