Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care - Nights

About This Role

This night-shift role for a Registered Nurse in Critical Care involves leading patient care using the nursing process, within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The role requires effective delegation, direction, and assistance to licensed and ancillary team members, while maintaining accountability for quality patient outcomes and exhibiting sensitivity to diversity.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use the nursing process in the delivery of patient care
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups or disciplines
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly
• 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 improvement in the profession of nursing
• Adapt 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
• Perform other related duties as required
• Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensure compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Certification in clinical specialty area

Benefits

• Opportunity to discover your passion and reach your potential

Important Details

• Schedule: Nights

About the Company

Ochsner empowers its employees to discover their passion, reach their potential, and pursue their purpose, emphasizing a compassionate, inclusive, and talented team environment.