Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Recovery - Full Time

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a leader in providing patient care using the Nursing Process within 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; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; contributes to unit and department strategic goals; and takes professional responsibility for their practice while supporting Ochsner’s nursing philosophy.

The role involves delivering patient care, assessing learning needs and implementing appropriate teaching strategies, communicating and managing nursing team resources, partnering with the Interdisciplinary Team, and using data to evaluate and promote changes that support optimal outcomes. The RN also supports customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession. The position is based in a patient care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential communicable diseases.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse Diploma.
• Current RN License in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Computer skills and dexterity for patient-information data entry and retrieval.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the Nursing Process effectively in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for 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.
• Support concepts and behaviors that improve customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Comply with Ochsner Health System’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED