RN - Med-Surg Tele -Nights PRN

Ochsner Health • Slidell, LA

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About The Position

This registered nurse role provides patient care using the nursing process and works within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and professional nursing standards. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; takes accountability for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role contributes to unit and department goals, maintains professional accountability, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The position involves educating patients, families, and other groups; coordinating nursing team resources; collaborating with the interdisciplinary team; and using data and knowledge to promote change and improve outcomes. The nurse adapts communication and care to each patient population, including respecting privacy and requesting permissions. The role also requires awareness of applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulations, and compliance with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

Work is performed in a patient-care setting with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and possible communicable diseases. Depending on job duties, there may also be occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The role is classified as heavy work, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Registered nurse diploma.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively to deliver 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 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.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permissions.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Promptly 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

• Education Level: High school or GED