RN - Med Surg/Tele - Nights

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within professional standards. The role requires accountability for quality outcomes and effective team management.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to diverse patient needs. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of patients while supporting Ochsner's commitment to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations.

Skills

Proficiency in using 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

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

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.

This position leads 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 holder effectively delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; and maintains involvement in activities that advance unit and department strategic goals. The role demonstrates professional responsibility, accountability for its 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 represent the knowledge, skill, and 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 position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required – Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required – None.

Certifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred – Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self‑directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for diverse patients, families, 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.
• Uses 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 respect for privacy, method of introduction, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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 may involve exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. Duties performed routinely may require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste. Occupational risk for hazard exposure is inherent to the healthcare setting.

The employer 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.