RN- OLGMC 5C Med Renal- Full Time Nights

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to lead patient care utilizing the Nursing Process. The role requires effective communication and delegation within a nursing team, with a focus on quality patient outcomes. Candidates should possess a Registered Nurse Diploma and current RN license in Louisiana. This position emphasizes cultural sensitivity and aims to improve patient satisfaction. The incumbent will work directly with patients and may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in the state of practice required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certification in clinical specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses the Nursing Process in patient care delivery.
• Assesses learning needs and implements appropriate teaching strategies.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources effectively.
• Utilizes data to promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Enhances customer satisfaction and employee morale.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Good organizational skills

Good time management

Judgement

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

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.

Education

• Required - Registered Nurse Diploma
• Preferred - Associates or Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.