RN - LTACH - Post Acute Care Center - Sign on Bonus Available - Full Time - Nights

ClickJobs.io; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in New Orleans as a Registered Nurse. You will lead patient care, ensuring quality outcomes while supporting cultural diversity. The role requires effective communication and organizational skills. Make a difference in patient lives and work within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Preferred certification in a clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Use nursing process effectively in patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage resources.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Judgment

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Computers

Web-based Applications

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 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 delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members; ensuring quality patient outcomes; exhibiting sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; and supporting the department’s strategic goals. The nurse demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for their 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This description summarizes primary duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Contents are 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-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.

Job Duties

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

Other duties may be added or amended as needed. The nurse must stay informed on laws, standards, and regulations applicable to their area and ensure compliance.

This employer maintains a Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting unethical behaviors or concerns.

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Physical demands include exerting force to move objects, exposure to blood and body fluids, and working in a healthcare environment with potential occupational risks.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Note: Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied on our careers website. Residents of certain states are not eligible for remote work positions. For accessibility and accommodation requests, contact HR at 504-842-4748 or [e-mail].

We are committed to an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. For more information, see our EEO and pay transparency policies.