Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic & Medsurg - Days

Ochsner Health; Mississippi; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider committed to making a difference in patient care. This role offers the opportunity to lead nursing practices, utilizing the nursing process to ensure quality outcomes. As a vital part of a dedicated team, you will assess patient needs, implement effective teaching strategies, and promote positive change through data-driven decisions. With a focus on professional growth and patient satisfaction, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse diploma required; associate or bachelor's preferred.
• Current RN license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Use nursing process effectively in patient care.
• Communicate and manage team resources as a leader.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and improve nursing practices.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Judgment

Computer proficiency

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

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

This job acts as a leader in 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. It involves effectively delegating, directing, and assisting team members; assuming accountability for quality patient outcomes; demonstrating sensitivity to diversity; supporting strategic goals; and maintaining professional responsibility.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This description summarizes primary duties and responsibilities. It is not exhaustive and is subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - Registered nurse diploma.
• Preferred - Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.

Work Experience

• Required - None.

Certifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Job Duties

• Use the nursing process effectively in patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage team resources effectively; serve as a leader.
• Use data to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and morale, and improve nursing practices.
• Adapt behavior to specific patient populations, respecting privacy and communication styles.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Other responsibilities include ensuring compliance with laws and standards, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to ethical practices.

Physical and environmental demands include exerting force, exposure to blood and body fluids, and working directly with patients, with accommodations available for disabilities.

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