RN - Behavioral Health Unit - PRN - St. Anne Campus

Ochsner Health • Raceland, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This registered nurse role acts as a leader in providing patient care using the nursing process and working within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; takes accountability for quality patient outcomes; respects cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; participates in activities that support unit and department goals; and demonstrates professional responsibility for their practice while supporting the company’s nursing philosophy.

The position requires effective use of the nursing process, assessment of learning needs, and patient, family, and group education tailored to diverse needs. The nurse communicates and delegates appropriately, manages nursing team resources, partners with the interdisciplinary team, and uses data and knowledge to promote change and optimal outcomes. The role also involves supporting customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession; staying informed about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulations; and complying with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

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 to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• 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 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 in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embrace concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct, patient or employee safety concerns, patient privacy concerns, and other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree