Emergency Department Technician - St. Mary Campus - PRN - Variable Shifts

Ochsner Health; Morgan City (LA); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ochsner Health in Morgan City, LA is seeking a dedicated nurse aide to assist in the nursing care of patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. This role supports the clinical team and ensures patient comfort and safety within a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, and adherence to safety and privacy standards. A valid BLS and CPI are required on hire, with a high school diploma or equivalent as a baseline qualification.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with health-care teams.
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently; strong planning and organization.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Performs clinical duties per departmental competency.
• Supports nursing and hospital administration by following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately documents patient-related tasks and maintains certifications.
• Adapts care and communication to the patient population and privacy requirements.

Connaissances

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Time management

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS - American Heart Association

CPI certification

Description du poste

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job assists the hospital in the nursing care of patients and performs special technical skills/treatments according to level of knowledge under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

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.

Education

• Required -High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Required -None.


• Preferred - Hospital experience.

Certifications

• Required -Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.


• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required upon hire.

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.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Ability to be self-directed and work independently.


• Effective planning, organizational and time management skills.

Job Duties

• Provides direct patient care with direct supervision of the registered nurse.


• Performs clinical job duties as outlined by departmental competency.


• Supports nursing and hospital administration by acceptance of established objectives, policies and procedures.


• Accurately documents patient related tasks.


• Maintains professional knowledge and required certifications through growth and development.


• 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.

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.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.