NLA Nurse Recruitment Event- Apply Here

Ochsner Health • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

This role leads the provision of patient care using the nursing process and the applicable Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. 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 position contributes to unit and department strategic goals, maintains professional responsibility and accountability, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The role requires proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications; effective verbal and written communication; and strong organizational and time-management skills. The nurse works in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The role is classified as heavy work, with lifting or moving objects requiring exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.

The employer states that this description summarizes the primary duties and may be changed or supplemented. Employees are expected to comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting known or suspected concerns.

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 in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
• 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 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 in pursuit of optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to the assigned area, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

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