Registered Nurse - Surgical Step Down Unit - OMC, Jeff Hwy - Full time - Nights - Sign on Bonus Available

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, and home to Ochsner Medical Center (OMC) , a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Gastroenterology team! Gastroenterology specializes in the treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. At Ochsner, we treat a wide variety of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. We see patients with common diseases such as reflux, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea, as well as more complicated diseases like gastrointestinal bleeding, cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis). Schedule: Location: Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA Dept: Gastroenterology Hours: Full Time Shift: Days or Nights Available

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Current State of Louisiana Registered Nurse License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice
• Delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members
• Assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes
• Exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions
• Maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives
• Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees