RN - Medsurg & Swingbed - Full Time - Days

Ochsner Health • Morton, MS

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About The Position

This role 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 RN delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable 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 position delivers care in the Medsurg and Swingbed areas. The RN assesses patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate teaching, coordinates nursing team resources, and works as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team. The role also adapts communication and care to individual patient populations, supports customer satisfaction and employee morale, promotes improvement in nursing, and follows applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

This position involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and specimens that could contain 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, 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 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

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate to the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team human and fiscal resources; serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order 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, tailoring explanations of services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient/employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

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