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

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. That 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!

Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available

• 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 respect for privacy, introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

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

Work Experience

• Required
  - None.

Certifications

• 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.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 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.

Legal and Compliance

• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Heavy work with ability to exert 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.
• Exposed to blood, body fluids and tissue; may involve exposure to communicable diseases.
• Careful handling of hazardous medications or waste in accordance with safety policies.

Additional Information

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class.