RN - OUHC ICU - Part Time (Nights)

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Lafayette, LA

20d

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 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 supports unit and department strategic goals, demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

This part-time position works nights, from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., in a patient-care environment. Duties include delivering patient care, educating patients and families, managing and communicating with nursing team resources, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and complying with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The role involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or 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 to people at varying levels.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively in the delivery of 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.
• Promote customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, respecting privacy and adapting introductions, explanations, permission requests, and communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Immediately 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree