RN-MedSurg/Tele/SD- Full Time Days

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Slidell, LA

5d

About The Position

This role leads the provision of patient care using the nursing process and works within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. 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 supports unit and department strategic goals and the employer’s nursing philosophy, and requires professional responsibility and accountability for one’s own practice.

The nurse provides patient care, assesses learning needs, and implements teaching strategies appropriate to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines. The position communicates and manages nursing-team resources, partners with the interdisciplinary team, uses information to promote change and optimal outcomes, and adapts interactions to the needs and privacy of each patient. The nurse also remains knowledgeable about and complies with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and reports known or suspected compliance, safety, privacy, or conduct concerns.

This position works in patient-care areas and involves direct patient contact and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that could contain communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The stated physical demand is 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 American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 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 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 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 human and fiscal resources appropriately; serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change toward optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy and adapting introductions, explanations, permissions, and communication style.
• 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 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