RN-Specialty, Cath Lab - OALH - PRN

Ochsner Health; Jennings (LA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide patient care using the nursing process and maintain compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will lead nursing resources effectively and adapt care to diverse patient needs.

This role requires a graduate from an accredited nursing school and a current RN license. Candidates should exhibit strong organizational skills and have a commitment to enhancing patient care quality.

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice is mandatory.
• Certification in clinical specialty area preferred.

Mansioni

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements appropriate teaching strategies.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources properly.
• Embraces behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Good judgement

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Strumenti

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Descrizione del lavoro

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; and maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives while demonstrating professional responsibility and accountability for one’s own practice.

Responsibilities

• 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 promotes improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respecting privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Compliance and Privacy

This employee maintains and complies with the 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 other compliance‑related concerns.

Education

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required: None.

Certifications

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self‑directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Heavy work: occasional lifting of 50–100 pounds or frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds and constant lifting of 10–20 pounds is required to move objects. Duties may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and there is an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.