Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology / Oncology Clinic - Slidell

Ochsner Health Nursing PositionWe'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 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 Ochsner's philosophy of nursing.EducationRequired - Registered Nurse DiplomaPreferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in NursingWork ExperienceRequired - Experience working with and maintaining confidential informationExperience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervisionPreferred - Leadership skills / experience directly supervising or managing othersCertificationsRequired - Current RN License in the state of practice, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart AssociationPreferred - Certification in clinical specialty areaKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Good organizational skillsGood time management skills and self directedDemonstrates Good JudgementGood interpersonal skillsJob 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.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.Ochsner 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 essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.