RN - Ochsner Extended Care ICU Jeff Hwy - Sign onBonus

Job Overview

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. Join Ochsner Health and discover your future today.

Sign on Bonus: $30,000

• 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, employee morale, and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, having regard for privacy, introductions, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and tailoring communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Education:
  
  Registered nurse diploma required;
  Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Work experience:
  
  None required.
• Certifications:
  
  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.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications; effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally; strong interpersonal skills; good organizational and time‑management skills; ability to demonstrate good judgment.

Physical demands may include lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly. Duties involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, with occupational risk for communicable disease and hazardous medications or waste.

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.