RN OR/Surgery - OAGH - full time

Ochsner Health • Crowley, LA

11d

About The Position

The RN OR/Surgery acts as a leader in providing patient care using the nursing process and practicing within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the 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 contributes to unit and department strategic goals and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability while supporting the company’s nursing philosophy.

The position requires effective patient care, patient and family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adaptation of communication and care to individual patient needs. The employee must remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance. The role is based in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The position has heavy physical demands, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be self-directed.
• Good interpersonal, leadership, and delegation skills; ability to exercise good judgment and supervise or manage others.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Effectively use the nursing process in the delivery of 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 to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Support concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about current 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 concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree