RN MedSurg / High Acuity - LTACH - Ochsner Extended Care - Jeff Hwy - PRN Days

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care using the nursing process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and professional standards. 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 contributes to unit and department goals, maintains professional accountability, and supports the organization’s nursing philosophy. This is a PRN position requiring at least two shifts per month, providing day-shift care in a medical-surgical/high-acuity long-term acute care setting at Ochsner Extended Care on Jefferson Highway.

The nurse assesses patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and adapts communication and care to each patient population. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s compliance, privacy, and safety programs.

The position involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that may contain communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste. It is classified as heavy work, with lifting or moving demands that may include exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 1 year of work experience.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including lifting or moving objects as described in the posting.

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 appropriate to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources appropriately, and serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change toward 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 permission, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and concerns related to patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree