[Hiring] RN- Pediatric Clinic Triage Nurse @Ochsner Health

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This job acts as 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. • 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 department’s strategic goals and objectives • Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for own practice • Supports the company's philosophy of nursing Qualifications • Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing • Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing Requirements • Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in 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 and time management skills • Ability to be self-directed and demonstrate good judgement • Good interpersonal skills • Ability to work with and maintain confidential information • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision • Leadership skills Job Duties • Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care • Assesses learning needs and implements 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 • Uses 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 • Performs other related duties as required Physical and Environmental Demands • 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 • Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue • Works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases • Occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases • Occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment