Registered Nurse - Med/Surg 3 -Full Time- Nights

Ochsner Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Med/Surg team. This full-time night position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care through effective nursing practices. As a leader in the delivery of nursing services, you will utilize your skills to ensure quality outcomes while supporting a diverse patient population. Join a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in care, and take the next step in your nursing career with a company committed to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus for Eligible Candidates

Qualifications

• Current RN License in the state of practice is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process in delivering patient care effectively.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources properly.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Judgment

Computer skills for data entry

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Windows-style applications

Various software packages specific to role

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!

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg 3 - Full Time - Nights

This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Sign On Bonus for Eligible Candidates

Education

1. Required: Registered Nurse Diploma
2. Preferred: Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience

1. Required: None

Certifications

1. Required: Current RN License in the state of practice
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
3. Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty area

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

Job Duties

• 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.
• 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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