RN - Neuro Progressive Stepdown Unit - Jeff Hwy - Nights at Ochsner Health System in New Orleans Region, LA

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way. This job is considered 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 RN 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. Sign on Bonus and relocation package available -8 Bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit within a 40 bed Neuro Step Down Unit -Unit is a Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center -Staff nurses play a key role in research trails. -Opportunities for advancement into leadership(charge nurse or Operations Coordinator) -Fun and exciting patient population with opportunities for learning to care for a complex patient population -Nursing practice is driven by evidence with multiple opportunities for unit based learning and mentoring Shift: Nights (7P- 7A) Status: Full-time **Sign-On Bonus Available! ** Education Required - Registered Nurse Diploma Preferred - Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing Work Experience Required – None Certifications Required - Current RN License in the 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) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard Strong interpersonal skills Good organizational skills Good time management skills and self-directed Demonstrates good judgement Job Duties Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care. Assesses learning needs and implement 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. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All