Orthopedic RN: Patient Care Leader & Educator

Ochsner Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in the United States is seeking a Registered Nurse. The role uses the Nursing Process to deliver patient care and requires strong data entry, communication, and organizational skills.

You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team, assess learning needs, and adapt care to diverse patient populations. A current RN license and BLS certification are required.

This position emphasizes compliance, patient privacy, and continual professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good time management skills and self-directed.
• Demonstrates good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implement 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.
• Utilizes 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.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Judgement

Education

RN Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health System in the United States is seeking a Registered Nurse. The role uses the Nursing Process to deliver patient care and requires strong data entry, communication, and organizational skills.

You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team, assess learning needs, and adapt care to diverse patient populations. A current RN license and BLS certification are required.

This position emphasizes compliance, patient privacy, and continual professional development.