RN Surgical ICU - Jeff Hwy - Full Time Nights

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. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available!This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes, exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions, and maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department's strategic goals and objectives. Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts (i.e. 2 weeks nights then 2 weeks days or vice versa)Required - Registered nurse diploma.Preferred - Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.Work ExperienceRequired - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.Uses 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.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; 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.Physical and Environmental DemandsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The incumbent works in a patient care area; The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.