RN - PACU - Monroe

Ochsner Health • Monroe, LA

5d

About The Position

The RN is a leader in providing patient care using the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The RN participates in activities supporting unit and department strategic goals, takes professional responsibility and accountability for their practice, and supports Ochsner’s nursing philosophy.

The position requires a Registered Nurse Diploma and a current RN license in the state of practice, as well as current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. No prior work experience is required. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing and clinical specialty certification are preferred.

The RN uses the Nursing Process to deliver patient care, assesses learning needs and implements appropriate teaching strategies, and communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources. The RN serves as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team, uses information to evaluate and promote change toward optimal outcomes, and supports customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in nursing. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and Ochsner compliance and privacy requirements.

This role is performed in a patient-care area and involves direct patient contact and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, with occupational risk of communicable disease exposure. It is classified as 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 RN License in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Computer skills and dexterity for entering and retrieving patient information.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the Nursing Process effectively 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 customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Comply with Ochsner Health System’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and safety, privacy, or 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