RN - Wound Care / Ostomy Continence - OMC Jeff Hwy - Days - $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated RN specializing in Wound Care and Ostomy Continence. This role involves utilizing the Nursing Process to provide exceptional patient care, leading nursing teams, and ensuring quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to patient education and satisfaction. Join a team that values innovation and quality care, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your nursing career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Current RN License and BLS certification required.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process to deliver effective patient care.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources effectively.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Good time management skills

Good judgement

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

RN - Wound Care / Ostomy Continence - OMC Jeff Hwy - Days - $10,000 Sign on Bonus New

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

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

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 Ochsner’s philosophy of nursing.

Education

Required: Registered Nurse Diploma
Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience

Required: Experience working with and maintaining confidential information
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Preferred: Leadership skills / experience directly supervising or managing others

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)

• Good organizational skills
• Good time management skills and self-directed
• Demonstrates Good Judgement
• Good interpersonal skills

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.
• 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.

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.

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 diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Ochsner 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.