What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Med Surg position at Ochsner Health?
Registered Nurse - OLGMC 9C Med Surg - Full Time:
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
- Lafayette - Acadiana Region - Louisiana
- Now offering up to $30,000 sign-on bonus to eligible candidates!
Position Overview:
- 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.
Education:
- Required - Registered Nurse Diploma.
- Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Work Experience:
- Required – None
Certifications:
- Required - Current RN License in the state of practice.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Preferred - Certification in a clinical specialty area.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, and various software packages specific to the role and keyboard.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good time management skills and self-directed.
- Demonstrates good judgment.
Job Duties:
- Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of 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.
- 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.
- Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
This employer maintains and complies with its 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.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $30,000
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