Registered Nurse - Rapid Response - Nights - Full Time - Ochsner Baptist

About the role

We are seeking 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. This role involves effectively delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members, while ensuring quality patient outcomes and maintaining involvement in activities aimed at achieving unit and departmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Affirms learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for diverse patient groups.
• 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.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, and communicating in a manner suitable for the patient.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Work Experience: Preferred Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certifications: Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Certification in Clinical Specialty Area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to various individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Skills

• Ability to embrace concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale.
• Supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Benefits

Details of benefits will be provided upon successful completion of the hiring process.

Pay

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Schedule

Details of schedule will be provided upon successful completion of the hiring process.

Additional Information

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. This 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.