Registered Nurse- OR/Surgery

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implement 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.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse Diploma (Required)
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• Experience working with and maintaining confidential information
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Leadership skills / experience directly supervising or managing others (Preferred)
• Basic computer skills

Certifications

• Current RN License in the state of practice (Required)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
• Certification in Clinical Specialty Area (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented
• Good time management skills and self directed
• Demonstrates good judgement
• Good interpersonal skills
• Delegation skills

Physical demands

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 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.