Registered Nurse; RN-Progressive Care Unit Avail

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit – Days (Sign on available)

Apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit – Days position at Ochsner Health. Ochsner Health has a proven record of service, healing, and innovation dating back to 1942. As a nurse in our progressive care unit, you will lead patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice.

• 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 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 improve the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self‑directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

• Education:
  
  Registered nurse diploma (required). Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Work Experience:
  
  None required.
• Certifications:
  
  Current RN license in state of practice;
  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association;
  Certification in a clinical specialty area (preferred).

• Heavy work:
  Exerting 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. Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and occupational exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The employer 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.

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