Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Tele/SD - Day Shift - Chabert Campus - Full Time
You'll work full-time days on the Med Surg/Tele/SD unit at Chabert Campus.
Posted Sep 11 · New grads welcomed
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- Med Surg/Tele/SD · Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Tele/SD - Day Shift - Chabert Campus - Full Time
- License
- RN license Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.Current RN license in state of practice
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Required - None.
- License
- Current RN license in state of practice Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
- Certification
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred
- Certification
- Certification in clinical specialty area Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in nursing Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
Benefits
- Up To $20,000
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- delegating and directing licensed and ancillary staff Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Ochsner Health’s careers page.
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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. 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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 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. Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Required - None. 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. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally. Strong interpersonal skills. Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. 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; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer 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.
What's around it?
Houma, LAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 15% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,058/mo
- Household income
- $58,194/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Tele/SD - Day Shift - Chabert Campus - Full Time
Est.Estimated $28–41/hr
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