SMH- Labor and Delivery - STORK RN- Nights Part time- experience preferred

Ochsner Health • Slidell, LA

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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 nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. The role delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; remains accountable for patient-care quality and outcomes; and demonstrates cultural sensitivity and professional responsibility. The nurse supports the organization’s nursing philosophy and contributes to unit and department goals.

The position delivers patient care, assesses learning needs, and provides appropriate education to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines. It also involves managing nursing-team resources, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, using data to promote change and improve outcomes, and adapting communication and care to individual patient needs. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as adherence to the employer’s compliance, privacy, and conduct standards.

This is a part-time night-shift position in a patient-care environment. Duties routinely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The role is classified as heavy work, with specified lifting and force requirements. 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 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.
• Prior experience is preferred, as indicated in the job title.

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 human and fiscal resources appropriately; 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, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, 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 promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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