RN - Mother/Baby - PRN

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health, a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Mother/Baby unit. Since its opening in 1942, Ochsner has maintained a commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate, recognizing the dedication of its employees in achieving patient care excellence. This RN position is pivotal in delivering patient care, utilizing the nursing process within the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The role involves leading, delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members, while ensuring quality patient outcomes. The successful candidate will demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, contribute to unit and department strategic goals, and uphold professional responsibility and accountability in their practice, aligning with Ochsner's philosophy of nursing. Ochsner Health operates 46 hospitals and over 370 health and urgent care centers, serving over 1.5 million people annually. It has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for 12 consecutive years and Ochsner Children’s as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner Health is also an Employer of Choice, recognized for diversity, as a top place to work in healthcare, and for its culture.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• None (Work Experience).
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees