RN - ICU - Nights - Kenner

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Kenner, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and professional nursing standards. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role contributes to unit and department goals, maintains professional accountability, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The role includes assessing patient and family learning needs and implementing appropriate teaching strategies; communicating and coordinating nursing resources as part of an interdisciplinary team; and using data and knowledge to support changes that promote optimal outcomes. The nurse adapts communication and care to the patient population, including respecting privacy and obtaining permissions. The position also requires maintaining knowledge of applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and complying with the employer’s Compliance and Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

This is an ICU nursing position in Kenner on nights. The work takes place in patient-care areas and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable-disease risks, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The position is classified as heavy work, involving specified lifting and exertion demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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 to people at varying levels.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

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; serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Promote 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, and requesting permissions.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree