RN - In House Agency - Telemetry - Monroe

Ochsner Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana is seeking a registered nurse for a 12‑week assignment. The nurse will lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards, delegating and guiding licensed and ancillary staff, and ensuring quality outcomes.

You will participate in unit and department strategic goals, support diverse patient populations, and adapt communication styles. Reasonable accommodations available to qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; RN license in state of practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong verbal and written communication; good judgment; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process for patient care delivery.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies for patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources and serves as a leader on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces customer satisfaction, employee morale, and fosters professional development in nursing.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations, including privacy, introduction, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Critical thinking

Education

RN license in state of practice

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

This job is typically a 12‑week assignment. The Nurse functions 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. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; maintains involvement in activities toward unit and department strategic goals; and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process for patient care delivery.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies for patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) and serves as a leader on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces customer satisfaction, employee morale, and fosters professional development in nursing.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations, including privacy, introduction, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Work experience: 1 year as a registered nurse.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Certification in clinical specialty area preferred.
• Skills: Effective verbal and written communication; proficiency with computers, software, and web‑based applications; good judgment; strong interpersonal skills.

Physical & Environmental Demands

Heavy work: lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. May involve walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and operating at a production pace. Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue; occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

EEO Statement

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.