Registered Nurse (RN)-Cardiology -Nights

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Overview Ochsner Health is seeking an RN to provide patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Education Required: Registered Nurse Diploma. Preferred: Associate's 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) Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Proficiency with Windows-style applications and various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Strong interpersonal skills. Good organizational skills. Good time‑management skills and self‑directed. Demonstrates good judgment. Job Duties 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 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 improve 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. Physical and Environmental Demands 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 to move objects. The physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works directly with patients and specimens that could contain communicable diseases, which may pose an occupational risk for exposure. Legal Notice Ochsner 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health