Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg 3 - Days

Ochsner Health•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) acts as a leader in providing patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN 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 role contributes to unit and department strategic goals, takes professional responsibility for personal practice, and supports the company’s nursing philosophy. The RN uses the nursing process to deliver care, assesses learning needs, and implements teaching strategies suited to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines. The position communicates and manages nursing team resources, partners with the interdisciplinary team, and uses data and knowledge to evaluate and promote changes that support optimal outcomes. The RN also supports customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession, adapting interactions to the needs and preferences of each patient. This role involves work in patient-care areas and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. There may also be occupational exposure risks from communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

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.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to be self-directed.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment.

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 the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources, including human and fiscal resources, and 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 using an appropriate communication style.
Perform other related duties as required.