RN Clinic Lead - Radiation Oncology - Full Time - Jeff Hwy

About the role

We deliver patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Standards for Nursing Practice. You'll direct and assist licensed and ancillary team members, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, coordinate the delivery of the plan of care, assume professional responsibility and accountability for your practice, and support the department's philosophy of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Leads administrative efforts for clinicians such as staffing, purchasing, scheduling, ordering medication, attending ambulatory meetings as necessary, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and implements interventions to promote patient safety and meet patient needs within the continuum of care.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients/customers served in assigned area.
• Participates in activities aimed at evaluating or improving patient and financial outcomes.
• Ensures cross-training of employees by making optimum use of available staff and adjusting schedule to meet the needs of the clinic.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and maintaining required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Captures clinical operations and provides input to management for capital budgets.
• Ensures required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials of nursing staff.
• Affords cross-training of employees by making optimum use of available staff and adjusting schedule to meet the needs of the clinic.
• 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 5 Years Of Related Experience.
• Preferred - Supervisory experience.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• PREFERRED - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Preferred - Clinical certification in area of expertise.

Qualifications

• Education Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Work Experience Preferred - Bachelors degree in nursing.

Skills

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
• Strong delegation skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Benefits

At Ochsner, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. This includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Join us and discover your future today!

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate the needs of the clinic and the patient population.