RN - OALH Med Surg - PRN

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jennings, Louisiana is seeking a registered nurse who will lead the provision of patient care using the nursing process while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Responsibilities include managing nursing resources, assessing patient needs, and maintaining knowledge of regulations. Ideal candidates are graduates of accredited nursing schools, hold a current RN license, and have effective communication and organizational skills. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources effectively.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Maintains knowledge of compliance and regulations.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to demonstrate good judgement

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Job Overview

This job acts 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. 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.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements 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.
• 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 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Maintains knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance.
• Supports the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program, reporting any known or suspected unethical or questionable behavior and ensuring safety, privacy, and compliance.

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 judgement.

Education

Required – Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required – None.

Certifications

Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

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

Preferred – Certification in clinical specialty area.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Heavy Work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.