RN - In House Agency - Neonatal ICU - St. Mary (PRN)

Ochsner LSU Health System • Shreveport, LA

18d

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, the ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The role includes directing and assisting licensed and ancillary team members, being accountable for patient outcomes, respecting cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, and supporting unit and department goals and the company’s nursing philosophy. This assignment is typically 12 weeks in length.

The nurse delivers patient care, assesses learning needs and provides appropriate education, manages nursing team resources, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The position also involves using data to promote changes that improve outcomes, supporting customer satisfaction and employee morale, adapting communication and care to patient needs, and remaining current on applicable laws and regulatory standards. The employee must follow the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and promptly report suspected misconduct or safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.

This role is performed in a patient-care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The position is classified as Heavy Work, with specified lifting and exertion demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience as a registered nurse.
• Current registered nurse license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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 appropriate to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources appropriately; serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote changes that achieve optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and tailoring communication style.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Promptly report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

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