RN-OR/Surgery - PRN - St. Mary

Ochsner Health • Houma, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse Diploma
• Experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills
• Current RN License in the state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Leadership skills / experience directly supervising or managing others
• Certification in clinical specialty area

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implement 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.
• Utilizes 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.
• Other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED