Med/Surg Nurse (RN/LPN) - Lead Patient Care

Ochsner Health System; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System's St. Charles Parish Hospital in Louisiana is seeking an RN or LPN for Med/Surg. You will deliver direct patient care using the nursing process and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, current RN license in the state of practice, and BLS certification. Prior nursing experience is valued; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Team communication

Data-driven decision making

Cultural sensitivity

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Ochsner Health System's St. Charles Parish Hospital in Louisiana is seeking an RN or LPN for Med/Surg. You will deliver direct patient care using the nursing process and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, current RN license in the state of practice, and BLS certification. Prior nursing experience is valued; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.