RN - Med Surg - PRN - St. Mary Campus

Ochsner Health • Houma, LA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN is a leader in providing patient care using the Nursing Process and working within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN 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 position supports unit and department strategic goals and objectives, professional responsibility, and the company’s nursing philosophy.

The role requires a Registered Nurse Diploma. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Nursing and certification in a clinical specialty area are preferred. Required certifications are a current RN license in the state of practice and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. No work experience is required.

The RN works in a patient care area, works directly with patients, and may work with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. Duties routinely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. The role also carries occupational risks of exposure to communicable diseases and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The work is classified as Heavy Work, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

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 patient-information data entry and retrieval.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software, and keyboard use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels 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 delivering 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 appropriately, 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 concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns immediately.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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