RN - Mother/Baby - PRN - Days
Ochsner Health · Gretna, LA · 3 mo ago
HealthcarePart-time
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, assuming accountability for quality patient outcomes, exhibiting sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, and maintaining involvement in activities aimed at achieving unit and departmental strategic goals.
Responsibilities
- Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
- Achieves 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, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and communicating style.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Work Experience Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- 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 to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Skills
- Knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility.
- Ability to remain knowledgeable on compliance-related concerns and ensure compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the provided job posting.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the provided job posting.
Schedule
Details on schedule are not specified in the provided job posting.
Skills
- Physical demands: Heavy Work.
- Environmental Demands: Exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue; exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment.