Registered Nurse- OR/Surgery

ochsner; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge seeks an experienced Registered Nurse leader to guide patient care using the Nursing Process, while coordinating licensed and ancillary staff. The role emphasizes accountability for outcomes, patient safety, and diversity in care delivery.

Required RN licensure in the state, current BLS, and ability to supervise in a fast-paced environment. Leadership is preferred to support unit and department goals.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Fast-paced environment experience with minimal supervision.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the Nursing Process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and teach diverse patients and families.
• Communicate and manage nursing team resources effectively.
• Utilize data to evaluate and drive improvement.
• Support patient satisfaction and morale among staff.

Skills

RN leadership

Team management

Effective communication

Nursing process

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Registered Nurse License

BLS certification

RN Diploma

AS/BSN preferred

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 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 Ochsner's philosophy of nursing. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion.

Education

• Required - Registered Nurse Diploma
• Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience

• Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Preferred- Leadership skills / experience directly supervising or managing others
• Basic computer skills

Certifications

• Required - Current RN License in the state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong organizational skills and Detailed oriented
• Good time management skills and self directed
• Demonstrates Good Judgement
• Good interpersonal skills
• Delegation skills

Job Duties

• 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.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System 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.

Ochsner 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree;