Registered Nurse (RN) - Hancock - ICU - PRN

Ochsner Health System; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. In this role, you will utilize the Nursing Process to deliver high-quality patient care while collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. The position emphasizes effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to assess patient needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and contribute to a culture of excellence in nursing. If you're passionate about patient care and ready to embrace new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in the state of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process for effective patient care delivery.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources effectively.
• Assesses learning needs and implements suitable teaching strategies.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills for data entry

Proficiency with Windows-style applications

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

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.

Education

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

Work Experience

Required - None.

Certifications

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational 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.

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.

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