Registered Nurse (RN) - Transition to Practice

Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Kenner
Posted on: May 5, 2022

Job Description:

Ochsner's Transition-to-Practice (TTP) program is designed to move the new graduate from critical thinking to clinical reasoning and professional nursing judgement. This is done through an innovative program, based on current evidence, designed to support the new nurse through in-person and virtual interaction. The program prepares the new graduate nurse by offering hands-on skills and reflective discussions that will ease the transition into the role of professional nurse. TTP's innovative program curriculum will start with 4 in-person on-boarding classes that will not only have interactive clinical reasoning case scenarios but will have an RN guide you on how to chart the patient's case in our electronic system; "charting like a nurse". Subsequently, you will have 3 weekly in-person clinical reasoning sessions followed by regularly scheduled virtual debriefs to discuss real patient situations and clinical wins from your unit. Our program mentors will be with you to support you at every step; celebrating your wins and overcoming challenges!EducationRequired - Registered Nurse DiplomaPreferred - Associates or Bachelor's degree in NursingWork ExperienceRequired - NoneCertificationsRequired - Current RN License in the state of practiceCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart AssociationPreferred - Certification in clinical specialty areaKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good time management skills and self-directed
• Demonstrates good judgementJob 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.The employer 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. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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