Employment Type : Full-Time
The Nurse Manager Clinic supervises and coordinates a specialty nursing program or office. Also provides clinical expertise, coordination of care, and education for patients, physicians, nursing agencies, pharmacists, insurance case managers, and hospital based case managers in order to enhance and facilitate patient care. Performs psycholosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data. Responds to changes in patient's needs and provides holistic care using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience. Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content. Integrates education during the delivery of patient care. Collaborates with patients/ families to identify realistic desired outcomes. Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care: determines immediate priorities and offers solution for problems. Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict. Seeks counsel for resolution of conflict. Documents all patient care activities as per documentation standards. Assists the healthcare team with the documentation process. Consistently communicates/collaborates with the health care team members, patients and families to maximize patient outcomes. Appropriately delegates patient care activities to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity. Maintains knowledge regarding unit initiatives, and incorporates the outcomes of the team/ committees work into practice. Participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees. Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others. Participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Education Experience Licensure
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
2 years nursing experience
Current, unencumbered, Louisiana State Registered Nurse license and current BLS certification
Location: Our Lady of the Lake ยท 10OLL4841 LSU BR Ophthalmology
Schedule: Full-time, DAYS, 40