RN - Emergency Medicine - Full time

Ochsner Health; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a nurse leader to oversee patient care using the nursing process within regulatory and professional standards. The role delegates tasks, guides licensed and support staff, and remains accountable for high-quality outcomes across a diverse patient population.

The position emphasizes professional responsibility, adherence to standards of practice, and participation in the department’s strategic goals. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BLS, CPI, ACLS, and PALS certifications required within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the Nursing 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 and maintains sensitivity to diversity in all interactions.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Judgement

Education

RN license

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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 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, and maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives. 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.

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.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification within 30 days of hire.
• 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.
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