Registered Nurse - ICU - Full Time - Night Shift - St Bernard Parish Hospital

ClickJobs.io; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse, where you will lead patient care using the nursing process. This role involves effective delegation, communication, and accountability for quality outcomes while respecting diverse patient needs. Make a difference in patient lives and contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current RN license in the state of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively in patient care delivery.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources effectively.
• Assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Computer Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference, and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. It involves effectively delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members, and assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes. The role requires sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity and involvement in activities aligned with the unit and department’s strategic goals. Demonstrating professional responsibility and accountability for one's own practice while supporting the company's nursing philosophy is essential.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience

• Required: None.

Certifications

• Required: Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Required: BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Job Duties

• Use the nursing process effectively in patient care delivery.
• Assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies for patients, families, and other groups.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources effectively, serving as a leader and partner within the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilize data and information to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale, and contribute to nursing profession improvements.
• Adapt behavior to specific patient populations, respecting privacy, explaining procedures clearly, and communicating effectively.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical functions of this job include exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Due to the healthcare setting, there may be occupational risks such as exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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