RN-Critical Care - OUHC ICU - Full Time

Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA

18h • 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, exhibiting sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions, maintaining involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives, and demonstrating professional responsibility. Ochsner Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. It has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for 12 consecutive years, and Ochsner Children’s as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries, with a workforce of more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• 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 and 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 judgement.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South.
• Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024.
• Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.
• Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace.
• 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™.
• Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees