RN - OSMH Med Surg - PRN

Ochsner Health • Breaux Bridge, LA

3d

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 the Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The position contributes to unit and departmental goals, takes professional responsibility for individual practice, and supports the organization’s nursing philosophy.

The nurse assesses patient and family learning needs and uses appropriate teaching strategies, communicates and coordinates nursing team resources, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The role uses data and information to evaluate and promote changes that support optimal outcomes, adapts communication and care to individual patient needs, and helps improve customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession. The position also requires staying current with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and complying with the organization’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

The role is based in a patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable-disease risks, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. It is classified as heavy work, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively in delivering patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies suited to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team human and fiscal resources appropriately; serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Comply with the organization’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting suspected unethical conduct and safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree