RN - Acute Medical Stepdown Unit - OMC, Jeff Hwy - FT - Nights

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is looking for a Registered Nurse to perform essential nursing duties. The role demands effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage patient care through the Nursing Process. Candidates must hold a current RN License and BLS certification. The position offers an opportunity to impact patient care positively within a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include adapting to diverse patient needs and promoting optimal outcomes while complying with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Current RN License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Preferred certification in clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use Nursing Process for patient care delivery.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies.
• Communicate and manage nursing team resources effectively.
• Evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale.
• Adapt behavior to specific patient populations.

Skills

Computer skills and data entry

Effective communication

Proficiency with Windows-style applications

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Good judgement

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

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.

Job Description

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 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred – Certification in clinical specialty area

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good time management skills and self-directed.
• Demonstrates 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Other related duties as required.

Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities

Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensure 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.

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. 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 communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

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.