RN - Emergency Dept - Nights - Baptist - FT

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care using the nursing process. The role includes assessing learning needs, educating patients and families, and coordinating nursing team resources within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an RN diploma, with preferred ADN, and must obtain BLS, CPI, ACLS and PALS within established timeframes; clinical specialty certification is welcome.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice
• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• CPI certification
• ACLS within 90 days of hire
• PALS within 90 days of hire
• Clinical specialty certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process
• Assess learning needs and tailor education for patients and families
• Lead and coordinate nursing team resources on interdisciplinary care
• Use data to evaluate care outcomes and promote improvements
• Support patient privacy, safety and professional standards
• Adapt communication to diverse patient populations
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

Tools

EMR/Nursing software

Job description

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.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Education

• Required - Registered nurse diploma.
• Preferred - Associate 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.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
• 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.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implement 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.
• Utilizes 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.

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.

This 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 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 le