Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - St Bernard Parish Hospital - PRN

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

**Education**

Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

**Work Experience**

Required -None.

**Certifications**

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in 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)**

• 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.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

**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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Performs other related duties as required.