RN-Staff SSCU- Jefferson Highway PRN

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse acts as a leader in providing patient care using the nursing process and following the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope and Standards of Practice. The role 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 nurse participates in activities supporting unit and departmental strategic goals, demonstrates professional responsibility for their own practice, and supports the company’s nursing philosophy.

The position requires an accredited nursing-school graduate and a current RN license in the state of practice, along with current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. No work experience is required. A bachelor’s degree in nursing and clinical specialty certification are preferred. The role involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste in a patient-care environment. It is classified as heavy work, with occasional exertion of 50–100 pounds, frequent exertion of 25–50 pounds, and constant exertion of 10–20 pounds 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 using 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 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 to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies suited to the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing-team human and fiscal resources appropriately, serving as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embrace concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns immediately.

What This Job Offers

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