RN - Neuro Progressive Stepdown Unit - Jeff Hwy - Nights

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

Descripción de la vacante

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in an epilepsy monitoring/step-down unit. Responsibilities include using the Nursing Process, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to drive patient outcomes.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS, and a willingness to grow into leadership roles. Sign-on bonus and relocation support are available for eligible candidates.

Formación

• RN with current license in the state of practice.
• Preferred AS or BSN in nursing.
• BLS certification required; clinical specialty certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Uses the Nursing Process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and teach diverse patients and families.
• Delegate and manage nursing team resources on Interdisciplinary Team.
• Use data to evaluate and promote care improvements.
• Promote patient and staff satisfaction and professional nursing.

Conocimientos

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Data entry/computer skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Educación

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Herramientas

Nursing software

EHR systems

Descripción del empleo

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

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.

Sign on Bonus and relocation package available

• -8 Bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit within a 40 bed Neuro Step Down Unit
• -Unit is a Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• -Staff nurses play a key role in research trails.
• -Opportunities for advancement into leadership(charge nurse or Operations Coordinator)
• -Fun and exciting patient population with opportunities for learning to care for a complex patient population
• -Nursing practice is driven by evidence with multiple opportunities for unit based learning and mentoring

Shift

Nights (7P- 7A)

Status

Full-time

Sign-On Bonus Available!

Education

Required -Registered Nurse Diploma

Preferred -Associates or Bachelor’s degreeinNursing

Work Experience

Required – None

Certifications

Required -Current RN License in the state of practice

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

Preferred -Certification in clinical specialty area

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good time management skills and self-directed
• Demonstrates good judgement

Job Duties

• 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.
• 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.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner 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.