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Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg/Tele -MT 5 - Nights

Ochsner Health · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

We act 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. We effectively delegate, direct, and assist licensed and ancillary team members; assume accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibit sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in all interactions; maintain involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and departmental strategic goals and objectives; and demonstrate professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice.

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.
  • 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 improvement in 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.

Requirements

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. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred - Certification In Clinical Specialty Area.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Knowledge of the nursing process.

Ability to assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies.

Ability to communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources.

Ability to use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change.

Ability to adapt behavior to the specific patient population.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus for eligible candidates.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.

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