Med/Surg RN - Day Shift Leader, PRN

Ochsner Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Med/Surg 5 unit, days shift, PRN. This role leads patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

Required RN license and BLS, with a diploma as the minimum education; ADN/BSN preferred. Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to work self-directed are essential in a fast-paced hospital environment in Baton Rouge.

Qualifications

• Required - Registered nurse diploma.
• Preferred - Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching for patients and families.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources.
• Use data to evaluate and promote changes for optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction and team morale within the unit.
• Adapt care to diverse patient populations and privacy needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Computers & software

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization & time management

Judgement

Education

RN Diploma

ADN/BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Nursing software

Job description

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Med/Surg 5 unit, days shift, PRN. This role leads patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

Required RN license and BLS, with a diploma as the minimum education; ADN/BSN preferred. Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to work self-directed are essential in a fast-paced hospital environment in Baton Rouge.