RN- In House Agency- NICU- Lafayette

Ochsner Health; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United States seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join their team. This position emphasizes quality patient care utilizing the Nursing Process. Candidates must have at least 1 year of RN experience and relevant certifications. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Be part of a caring organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current RN License in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations.
• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and teaches appropriate strategies.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources properly.
• Utilizes data to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Enhances customer satisfaction and employee morale.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in using computers and software

Demonstrated good judgement

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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 is typically 8-weeks length in assignment. 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 the company'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.

Education

Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required – 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Certifications

Required - Current RN License in the state of practice

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

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Demonstrated good judgement.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ochsner Health 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.