RN - OLGMC NICU - Full Time Night

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a Registered Nurse to utilize the Nursing Process for patient care. The role involves assessing and teaching patients and their families, managing nursing resources, and ensuring optimal outcomes. Candidates must hold an RN diploma and a current RN license, with a preference for a BLS certification and additional specialty. The position offers a dynamic work environment in patient care, emphasizing effective communication and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Required: Current RN License in the state of practice.
• Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty area.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Nursing Process for patient care.
• Assess and teach patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Delegate and manage nursing team resources.

Skills

Computer skills for data entry

Proficiency with Windows applications

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

• Utilize the Nursing Process for patient care.
• Assess and teach patient, family, and interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Delegate and manage nursing team resources and serve as a leader on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Promote customer satisfaction, employee morale, and professional nursing improvement.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Education

• Required: Registered Nurse Diploma
• Preferred: Associate's 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)

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and other software packages related to the role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly to various levels of individuals.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time‑management skills.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The position requires the ability to lift and/or move objects ranging from 10 to 100 pounds. Duties involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. Routine duties are performed in a patient‑care environment where the risk of exposure to communicable diseases is present.

Equal Opportunity

Ochsner Health 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. Ochsner is also an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Disability Employment Opportunity, a Family Leave Employer, and a Veterans Employment Opportunity.