RN - ICU Day Shift - St. Mary

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, innovate. Every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This role is 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 delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members, assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes, exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, and maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and department strategic goals.

Required – Registered Nurse Diploma.
Preferred – Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Required – None.

• 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.

• Computer skills required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and various software packages specific to the role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

• Effectively use the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources (human and fiscal) and serve as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Utilize data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embrace concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale, and improve the profession of nursing.
• Perform other related duties as required.

The physical demands include the occasional lifting of 50 to 100 pounds, frequent lifting of 25 to 50 pounds, or constant lifting of 10 to 20 pounds to move objects. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and has occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and 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.

Our 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 other compliance-related concerns.