RN - Behavioral Health Unit - PRN - St. Anne Campus

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Houma, LA

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About The Position

The RN provides patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope & Standards of Practice. The role includes directing and supporting licensed and ancillary team members, taking accountability for quality patient outcomes, respecting cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, and contributing to unit and department goals. The RN demonstrates professional accountability and supports the company’s nursing philosophy.

The position serves patients in a behavioral health unit at the St. Anne Campus. Duties include coordinating care and resources with the nursing team and the Interdisciplinary Team, supporting patient and family learning, evaluating information to promote optimal outcomes, and complying with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The role routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting. This is a PRN position.

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 with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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 appropriately, and serve as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change toward optimal outcomes.
• Support behaviors that improve customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree