Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg Unit

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process. The ideal candidate will possess a registered nurse diploma and an RN license. Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient education are essential, along with current BLS certification. You will lead nursing teams, manage resources, and support patient satisfaction. This role offers a collaborative environment where you can thrive in your nursing career.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is essential.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies for patients and families.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources effectively.
• Uses data to promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Enhances customer satisfaction and improves nursing profession outcomes.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations regarding privacy and communication.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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

Registered nurse diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Education

• Required - Registered nurse diploma.
• Preferred - Associate or 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.

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.
• 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.