RN - NICU

About the role

This position is located in the Neonatal ICU - NICU Level III, IV at Ochsner Health System in Lafayette, LA. The duration of the assignment is 13 weeks, with a night shift schedule from 7p-7a.

Responsibilities

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

• Education: Associates degree preferred, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience.
• Certifications: Current State of Louisiana RN License, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, Current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP).

Qualifications

• Good organizational skills.
• Good time management skills and self-directed.
• Demonstrates good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of the Nursing Process.
• Ability to assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies.
• Effective communication and delegation skills.
• Leadership and partnership skills on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Data utilization and evaluation skills.
• Customer satisfaction and employee morale enhancement skills.

Benefits

The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. It also complies with the Ochsner System 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.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The shift is a 12-hour night shift from 7p-7a.