About The Position

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The role involves effectively delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members, assuming accountability for quality patient outcomes, and exhibiting sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in all interactions. The incumbent is expected to maintain involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and department strategic goals and objectives, and demonstrate professional responsibility and accountability for their own practice, supporting the company's philosophy of nursing. Ochsner Health, established in 1942, is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, 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. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for over 1.5 million people and employs more than 38,000 team members and over 4,700 physicians. Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating, and is recognized as an Employer of Choice, receiving multiple awards for diversity, culture, and being a top workplace.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
  • 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.
  • Ensures compliance with the company's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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