Registered Nurse (RN) OR Circulator - Ochsner Hancock - Bay St. Louis - PRN

Ochsner Health • Bay St. Louis, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides patient care using the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; takes accountability for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The position contributes to unit and department strategic goals, demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability, and supports Ochsner’s nursing philosophy.

The role is PRN at Ochsner Hancock in Bay St. Louis. The stated schedule is 0630 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with call. The incumbent works in a patient care area, directly with patients, and/or with specimens that could contain diseases, with potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases. Physical demands include frequently exerting 10–20 pounds of force and occasionally up to 100 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse Diploma.
• Experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current RN License in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Delegation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Leadership skills or experience directly supervising or managing others.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate to the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources, including human and fiscal resources, and serve as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embrace concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree