RN - Med Surg - Shifts St. Mary Hospital - Morgan

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Registered Nurse Diploma – required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing – preferred

• None – required

• Current RN License in the state of practice – required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association – required
• Certification in clinical specialty area – preferred

• 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, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good time management skills and self-directed.
• Demonstrates good judgement.

• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for 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 respecting privacy, introducing themselves to the patient, adapting explanations of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Heavy work:
Exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently or 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demands exceed sedentary work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area, directly with patients, and may be exposed to communicable diseases. There may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

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.