Registered Nurse (RN) - Medsurg & Telemetry - Nights- Full Time

Ochsner Health; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a Registered Nurse to lead in patient care, applying nursing processes within best practice standards. This role requires strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a commitment to patient outcomes, offering opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in nursing process and leadership in patient care.
• Required RN license and BLS certification.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources efficiently.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and improve nursing practice.

Skills

Proficiency with computers

Effective communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good organizational skills

Good judgment

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

We've made significant progress since opening our doors in 1942, but one thing remains unchanged - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, record broken, and patient helped is due to our dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work directly with patients or support those who do, you are making a difference, and that matters. Join us at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job acts as a leader in patient care, utilizing the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. It involves delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members, ensuring quality patient outcomes, respecting cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, and supporting the department's strategic goals. The role requires professional responsibility and accountability for one's own practice, aligning with the company's nursing philosophy.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This description summarizes primary duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Duties may change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience

• Required: None.

Certifications

• Required: Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Required: BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills; self-directed.
• Good judgment.

Job Duties

• Use the nursing process effectively in patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies for diverse groups.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources effectively; serve as a leader on the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilize data and knowledge to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale, and improve nursing practice.
• Adapt behavior to respect patient privacy and communicate appropriately based on patient population.
• Perform other related duties as required.

The above describes the general nature of the work and is not exhaustive. Other duties may be added or amended at any time.

Remain knowledgeable about relevant laws, standards, and regulations, ensuring compliance.

This employer maintains a Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting unethical behaviors or concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Physical demands include exerting force to move objects, exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues, and working in environments with potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

For detailed job descriptions, please visit the Ochsner Rush site (request permission may be required).

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Note: You must apply through our careers website to be considered an applicant. Residents of certain states are not eligible for remote positions. For accessibility accommodations, contact HR at 504-842-4748 or [e-mail].

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to protected classes.