RN Surgical ICU - Jeff Hwy Full Time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Surgical ICU acts as a leader in patient care, using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope & Standards of Practice. The role 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 nurse contributes to unit and department strategic goals, takes responsibility for their own professional practice, and supports the company's nursing philosophy. The schedule consists of rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, changing between days and nights approximately every two weeks. Relocation assistance is available. The position is based in a patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

Registered nurse diploma.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process effectively to deliver patient care.
Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies suited 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.
Adapt behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, appropriately introducing oneself, explaining services and procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Perform other related duties as required.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.