RN Staff - Behavioral Health Unit - Night Shift - Full Time - Chabert

About the role

This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Affirms learning needs and implement 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

• Registered Nurse Diploma
• Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Current RN License in the state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Verbal and written communication skills for clear and professional presentation.
• Organizational skills for managing resources and tasks.
• Time management skills for efficient task execution.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Regions

Ochsner Health provides comprehensive care across the Gulf South region. Find an Ochsner hospital or health center in your area and explore available career opportunities.

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