RN - Medsurg & Swingbed - Full Time - Days

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Union, MS

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About The Position

This registered nurse position provides patient care in Medsurg and Swingbed using the nursing process and within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and applicable Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse leads and partners with licensed and ancillary team members, delegates and directs care, and remains accountable for quality patient outcomes. The role requires sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity and professional responsibility for the nurse’s own practice, while supporting the employer’s nursing philosophy and unit and department goals.

The nurse assesses patient and family learning needs and uses appropriate teaching strategies, adapts communication and behavior to the patient population, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The role also involves using data to evaluate and promote changes that support optimal outcomes, customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession. Employees must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

The job is designated full-time, days. It is performed in a healthcare patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The role is classified as heavy work, requiring 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 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 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 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 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 or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local 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 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