RN- ICU - FT - Nights - $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization that has been serving the community since 1942. This role offers the opportunity to lead patient care while ensuring quality outcomes and cultural sensitivity. As a vital part of the team, you will utilize your nursing expertise to manage resources, enhance patient satisfaction, and maintain professional accountability. With a commitment to innovation and education, this position allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and the community. Discover your future with us and be part of a team dedicated to healing and leadership.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in practice state is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process in patient care.
• Manage and delegate resources effectively as a team leader.
• Use data to evaluate and improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Computer proficiency

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 our commitment remains unchanged: to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, record broken, and patient helped is due to our dedicated employees filling our hallways.

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

Job Overview

This role serves 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. Responsibilities include delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members, ensuring quality patient outcomes, and demonstrating cultural sensitivity. The role also involves supporting the department’s strategic goals and maintaining professional accountability.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school (Required); Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Preferred).

Work Experience: None required.

Certifications: Current RN license in practice state, BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Specialty certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with computers and web-based applications.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process in patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies.
• Manage and delegate resources effectively, acting as a team leader.
• Use data to evaluate and improve patient outcomes.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and team morale.
• Respect patient privacy and adapt communication to diverse populations.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Additional Information

Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, standards, and regulations. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the organization’s policies and standards of conduct. The physical and environmental demands include exerting significant force, exposure to communicable diseases, and working in a healthcare setting with potential hazards.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today! Please note, applications are only considered after formal submission through our careers website. Remote work eligibility varies by location, and accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.