RN -Telemetry - Day Shift - Full Time

Ochsner Health; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Meridian, MS seeks a licensed registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and scope and standards of practice. The role delegates, directs, and supports licensed and ancillary team members while ensuring accountability for quality patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate embraces diversity, maintains professional responsibility, and aligns with the company's philosophy of nursing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and teach diverse patients and families.
• Delegate and manage nursing team resources and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data to evaluate and promote changes for optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction and morale and professional nursing standards.
• Adapt communication with diverse patient populations.

Skills

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Judgement

Education

Graduate of nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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. The role 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 departmental strategic goals and objectives; and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for its own practice while supporting the company's philosophy of nursing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing, and contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

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.
• Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Certification in a clinical specialty area.

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.

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 improve 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands include heavy work, such as exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Duties may also expose the incumbent to blood, body fluid, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Compliance & Privacy

This employer maintains and complies with its 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/or other compliance‑related concerns.

EEO 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.