RN - Acute Dialysis - Jeff Hwy - Full Time NIGHTS

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The role involves effectively delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members, assuming accountability for quality patient outcomes, and exhibiting sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions. The incumbent maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for their own practice, supporting the company's philosophy of nursing. Ochsner Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for 12 consecutive years. The organization emphasizes its commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate, attributing its success to dedicated employees. Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice, recognized for diversity and as a top workplace.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

• Recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024.
• Recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023.
• Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA.
• Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune.
• Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees