Registered Nurse; RN - Critical Care - Nights

This role acts as 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. The holder effectively delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members, ensuring quality patient outcomes and contributing to the unit’s and department’s strategic goals.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Heavy work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Work includes exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, communicable diseases, and hazardous medications or waste. The role is in a patient care area and carries occupational risk exposure.

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.

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