Ochsner Health
RN (NICU)
Lafayette, Louisiana•Full-time
About the Job
Registered Nurse - NICU - Neonatal intensive care unit
Lafayette General Medical Center
Lafayette | Acadiana Region | Louisiana
Shifts: NIGHT Shift
**$10,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Incentive for Experienced Registered Nurses**
RN Education:
- Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ASN)
- Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
RN NICU Experience:
Critical Care, ICU, NICU, Labor and Delivery (L&D), or Mother Baby Experience
Critical Care, ICU, NICU, Labor and Delivery (L&D), or Mother Baby Experience
RN 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.
NICU Nurse 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.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Registered Nurses. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals in Lafayette, LA and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.