RN​/Surgery - Kenner

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.

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 job acts 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. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.

It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject უკვე to change at the company's discretion.

Required — Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred — 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.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to be detail oriented.
• 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 honing computers, software, and web‑based applications.

• 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, Chrysler respecting privacy, introducing personally to the patient, explaining services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and adjusting Flat communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Heavy work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There is an occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receiptahil, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and disposal of contaminated waste.

The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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