OR Trauma RN - Nights - NO CALL - Surgery- Jefferson Highway

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.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

This job is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. The above statements describe the general nature of the work and are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added or amended at any time.

Required – Registered nurse diploma.
Preferred – Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.

Required – None.

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.

• Strong organizational skills and detailed orientation.
• Good time management skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and be self‑directed.
• Good interpersonal, leadership, and delegation skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement and supervise or manage others.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.

Heavy Work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

The risk level of exposure may increase depending on essential job duties.

Ochsner Health 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.