Registered Nurse - Med Surg - PRN - Day Shift - St. Bernard Parish Hospital

Ochsner Health • Chalmette, LA

1d • Onsite

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 the Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for the quality of patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role supports unit and department strategic goals and the organization’s philosophy of nursing, while maintaining professional responsibility and accountability for personal practice.

The nurse delivers patient care, assesses learning needs, and implements teaching strategies appropriate to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines. The position also involves coordinating nursing team resources, contributing to interdisciplinary care, using information to promote improvements in outcomes, and adapting communication and care to each patient population. The nurse works in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste. The role involves heavy physical demands, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally.

This is a PRN, day-shift position at St. Bernard Parish Hospital. The job description notes that duties may change and that reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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 in 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 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 in delivering patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies suited 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, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree