RN-Critical Care - OMC Baton Rouge ICU - Full Time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The RN-Critical Care provides patient care using the Nursing Process and practices within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The role effectively 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 RN participates in activities supporting unit and department goals, maintains professional responsibility and accountability for their practice, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The position requires use of the Nursing Process to deliver care, assess patient and family learning needs, and implement appropriate teaching strategies. The RN communicates and manages nursing team resources, serves as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team, and uses data and knowledge to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes. The role also supports customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession. Additional related duties may be assigned, and the RN must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse Diploma.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Computer skills and dexterity for entering and retrieving patient information.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or 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 to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED