Registered Nurse Med-Tele Stepdown- NIGHTS

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in New Orleans to manage patient care effectively and ensure quality outcomes. Responsibilities include using the Nursing Process, assessing patient needs, and leading nursing teams. Applicants must have a registered nurse diploma and a current RN license.

Develop your career in a supportive environment that values diversity and accountability. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt care to various populations.

Qualifications

• Must have a current RN license in the state of practice.
• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process in patient care delivery.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources.
• Promotes change using data to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Enhances customer satisfaction and employee morale.

Skills

Computer skills and dexterity for data entry

Effective verbal and written communication

Proficiency with Windows-style applications

Strong interpersonal skills

Good organizational skills

Time management skills

Good judgement

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

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; maintains involvement in activities toward unit and department strategic goals; and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for own practice, supporting the company's nursing philosophy.

Education

• Registered Nurse Diploma (Required)
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Work Experience

• None (Required)

Certifications

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

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Heavy Work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

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