RN-MedSurg- Days/ Sign On Bonus

Ochsner Health•Gretna, LA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse acts as a leader in patient care, using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The role includes delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members; taking accountability for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrating sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The nurse contributes to unit and department strategic goals, maintains professional responsibility for their practice, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy. The position delivers patient care, assesses learning needs and provides appropriate education, manages nursing team resources, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. It also requires adapting interactions to each patient population, using information to promote improvements, and complying with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program. The work is in a patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste. The position has heavy physical demands, including exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

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 presenting information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and time-management skills and 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; serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change for 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 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.