Job Information
Ochsner Health System RN-MedSurg/Tele/SD-Orthopedic Dept REQ_00178748 in Meridian, Mississippi
This is a job for a RN-MedSurg/Tele/SD-Orthopedic Dept-Night position with the company located in the Meridian, MS area.
Job Summary:
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.
Responsibilities:
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 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.
Qualifications: Required -- Registered Nurse Diploma. Preferred -- Associates or bachelor's degree in Nursing. 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.