Registered Nurse RN Outpatient Oncology Infusion

Your job is more than a job.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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GENERAL DUTIES

Facilitates and maintains a safe environment for patients and others. Utilizes the nursing process to develop and deliver a plan of care for assigned patients. Performs the priority technical procedures required by the area, department, and/or assignment safely, effectively, efficiently, and legally. Establishes and/or revises priorities for patient care activities based on the following: acuity of the need, resource availability, customer/patient preference/request, and other departmental needs. Coordinates and delegates activities related to patient care management in an appropriate manner and supervises the activities of other unit personnel providing care to assigned patients.

Communicates using appropriate channels, proper hand-off, and escalation of information, data, and significant events of problems to appropriate persons, including current patient condition, changes in the patient’s condition, laboratory/diagnostic data, intake & output, nutrition needs, assessment findings and changes, changes of shift report, patient/family/physician team member complaints, defective equipment, etc to ensure continuity of care. Keeps patients informed and gives periodic updates as appropriate and positively contributes to the organizational goal of patient throughput.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify actions to improve patient care. Seeks supervision, consultation, and assistance when unable to perform effectively or safely independently. Uses interpersonal-communication strategies with individuals to achieve desirable/acceptable outcomes/responses and the perception of satisfaction by those involved. Uses internal and/or external resources to resolve and/or prevent problems that cannot be managed independently.

Actively promotes and supports LCMC Health’s performance improvement initiatives by consistently implementing infection control practices, maintaining the environment of care consistent with Joint Commission requirements, and participating in quality improvement activities and review/audit processes.

Continuously displays a positive attitude that contributes to patient satisfaction and utilizes the service recovery process to address patients’ concern or complaints. Recognizes customer needs and begins to solve problems as soon as they are apparent. Contributes to the team by providing assistance to others without being asked.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana. American Heart Association BLS-HCP.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
Depth Perception - Accurate
Hearing - Accurate

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
Radiation - Not Anticipated
Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated
Other (List) - Not Anticipated

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

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