Registered Nurse (RN) - OR/Surgery - Ochsner Baton Rouge, Full time

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare organization in Baton Rouge is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the OR/Surgery department. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse Diploma and experience in patient care within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include utilizing the Nursing Process and managing nursing resources effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Formación

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Preferred: Leadership skills and experience managing others.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsabilidades

• Utilize the Nursing Process for patient care delivery.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies.
• Manage nursing team resources and serve as a leader.

Conocimientos

Strong organizational skills

Good time management

Good judgement

Good interpersonal skills

Delegation skills

Educación

Registered Nurse Diploma

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR/Surgery - Ochsner Baton Rouge, Full time

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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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
• The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Application Information

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.