RN - EICU - Ochsner Elmwood - NIGHTS

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) 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 RN delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members, and is accountable for quality patient outcomes. The role requires sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity and involvement in activities that support unit and department strategic goals. The RN demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy. This is a hybrid role based out of Ochsner Elmwood.

The RN delivers patient care, assesses learning needs, and implements teaching strategies appropriate to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines. The RN communicates and manages nursing team resources, contributes as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team, and uses data and knowledge to evaluate and promote change toward optimal outcomes. The role also includes adapting interactions to individual patient needs, completing related duties, and complying with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

The position involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and specimens that could contain communicable diseases. As a healthcare worker, the incumbent may also be exposed to hazardous medications or waste. The role is classified as heavy work, requiring exertion of 50–100 pounds 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 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 to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and properly 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.
• 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 adjusting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about and ensure compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree