Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Ochsner West Bank - Nights

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Affirms 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.

Requirements

• Required - Registered Nurse Diploma
• Required - Current RN License in the state of practice
• Required - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• PREFERRED - Certification in clinical specialty area

Skills

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Benefits

Work is a big part of your life—but it’s not the only part. Ochsner provides benefits that address many parts of your life and help you be your best self.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon interview.

Schedule

The shift schedule will be provided upon interview.