RN Medical ICU -Jeff Hwy - Full Time Shift of Greatest Need

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

19d

About The Position

This registered nurse role provides patient care in the Medical ICU using the nursing process and working within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse acts as a leader in care delivery, delegates and directs licensed and ancillary team members, and is accountable for quality patient outcomes. The role requires sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, professional responsibility, and involvement in unit and department strategic goals.

The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, supports patient and family learning, and adapts communication and care to the needs of the patient population. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Duties listed are not exhaustive and may change.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency using 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 be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• 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 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 in pursuit of optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services and procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local 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-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level