RN - Medicine Specialty Unit - Kings Hwy - PRN

Ochsner LSU Health System • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The RN acts as a leader in providing patient care using the nursing process and following 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; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; contributes to unit and department strategic goals; and takes professional responsibility for their own practice while supporting the company’s nursing philosophy.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an active RN license in the state of practice, along with current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. No work experience is required. A bachelor’s degree in nursing and certification in a clinical specialty area are preferred.

The position is based in a patient-care setting and includes routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The role is classified as heavy work, requiring 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

• 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.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• 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, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct, patient or employee safety concerns, patient privacy issues, and other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree