RN - Critical Care​/ICU Nights

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 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!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to lead patient care 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 and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

• Required – Registered Nurse Diploma
• Preferred – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• Required – None

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

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Other related duties as required.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands:
Heavy work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently. The role requires frequent exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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