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. 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 position acts as 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 role 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 its own practice.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to deliver 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) properly and serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
- Use 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.
- Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Education
Required – Registered nursing diploma.
Preferred – Associate’s degree in nursing.
Work Experience
Required – None.
Preferred – Experience directly supervising or managing others.
Certifications
Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice and Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Preferred – Certification in clinical specialty area.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self‑directed and demonstrate good judgement.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Leadership skills.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Frequent exertion of 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally up to 100 pounds. Physical demand requirements exceed those for sedentary work.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and directly with patients and specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or waste.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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