RN - Progressive Care Unit - Jeff Highway - Full Time - NIGHTS - 30K sign on Bonus Available

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process. This role involves delegating tasks, ensuring quality outcomes, and supporting team members in a diverse healthcare environment. Candidates should possess an RN license, BLS certification, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Proficiency with computers.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively in patient care.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage resources within the nursing team.
• Assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good organizational skills

Good judgment

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

We've made significant progress since opening our doors in 1942, but our commitment remains the same: to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, record broken, and patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work directly with patients or support those who do, you are making a difference, and that matters. Join us at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Job Description

This role acts as a leader in providing patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The incumbent 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 supports the department’s strategic goals. Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for their own practice.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Required); Bachelor’s degree in nursing (Preferred)
• Work Experience: None required
• Certifications: Current RN license in the state of practice; BLS certification from the American Heart Association (Required); Certification in a clinical specialty area (Preferred)
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency with computers; effective communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; good organizational and time management skills; good judgment

Key Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively in patient care
• Assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies
• Communicate, delegate, and manage resources within the nursing team
• Utilize data to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes
• Enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale
• Respect privacy and adapt communication to the patient population
• Perform other related duties as required

Additional Information

The statements describe the general nature and level of work only and are not exhaustive. The employer maintains compliance with all applicable laws and standards and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Physical and environmental demands include exerting force, exposure to blood and body fluids, and working in a healthcare setting with potential occupational risks.

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