RN - Medsurg & Swingbed - Full Time - Days

Ochsner Health • Union, MS

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About The Position

The RN acts as a leader in providing patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The role effectively 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 contributes to unit and department strategic goals and objectives, practices with professional responsibility and accountability, and supports the company's nursing philosophy.

The position delivers and evaluates patient care, assesses learning needs, and implements appropriate teaching strategies for patients, families, and other groups or disciplines. The RN manages nursing team resources and collaborates as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team. The role also promotes customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession; adapts communication and care to patient needs; and complies with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

This is a full-time day position. Routine duties involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potentially communicable diseases. Work takes place in patient-care areas and may involve occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The position is classified as heavy work, with lifting or exertion requirements described in the posting.

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 in 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 and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Effectively use the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for 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.
• Embrace concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, adapting explanations of services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree