Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surge Step Down - Nights SMH

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 Sign On Available

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a nursing leader in Slidell, Louisiana, responsible for delivering quality patient care by utilizing the nursing process. The candidate will assess learning needs, delegate tasks effectively, and manage nursing team resources to ensure the highest patient outcomes.

The role requires a current RN license, along with BLS certification and a nursing degree. Ideal candidates will also demonstrate proficiency in technology and excellent communication skills, ensuring a positive patient experience while adhering to health standards.

Qualifications

• Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Certification In Clinical Specialty Area.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts that enhance customer satisfaction.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to demonstrate good judgement

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Overview

This nursing leader role is responsible for 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. The incumbent effectively delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; and exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Uses 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education & Experience

Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree In Nursing.

Work Experience
Required: None.

Certifications

• Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in 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)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The role involves heavy work, with occasional exertion of 50 to 100 pounds and frequent exertion of 25 to 50 pounds. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area, directly with patients and specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There is an occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

Benefits

Up to $20,000 Sign On Available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.