RN - Med Surg - PRN - St. Mary Campus

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Houma, LA

19d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care using the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; respects cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; contributes to unit and department goals; and demonstrates professional responsibility for their practice while supporting the company’s nursing philosophy.

The role includes assessing patient learning needs and implementing appropriate teaching strategies, communicating and managing nursing team resources, and partnering with the Interdisciplinary Team. The RN uses data and knowledge to evaluate and promote change toward optimal outcomes and supports customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Duties may be changed or added, and the description is not exhaustive.

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 data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, software packages specific to the role, and keyboard use.
• 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 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 applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED