Houston Acute Care RN - Impactful Patient Care

Ochsner Lafayette General; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Lafayette General in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time, on-site Registered Nurse to join the clinical team. You will provide direct patient care, including assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, documenting care in the electronic health record, and supporting patient education, safety, and infection control.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas and graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN/BSN preferred).
• Clinical experience in acute care or hospital settings with strong assessment and care coordination.
• Proficiency in medication administration, EHR documentation, and adherence to safety and infection control.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to work required shifts, including weekends or holidays, and engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy.
• Document care accurately in the EHR.
• Educate patients and families; promote safety and infection control.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN license TX

Nursing degree

Acute care

Medication administration

EHR documentation

Infection control

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

Ochsner Lafayette General in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time, on-site Registered Nurse to join the clinical team. You will provide direct patient care, including assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, documenting care in the electronic health record, and supporting patient education, safety, and infection control.