RN-Emergency Medicine - Midshift

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Slidell, Louisiana, is seeking a registered nurse to lead in patient care using the nursing process. The ideal candidate will demonstrate accountability for quality patient outcomes and effectively delegate tasks within the nursing team.

Responsibilities include assessing learning needs, managing resources, and ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. Required qualifications include an RN license and BLS certification, with additional certifications needed shortly after hire.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification within 30 days of hire is required.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire is required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies.
• Utilizes data to promote changes for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in using computers and software

Interpersonal skills

Ability to demonstrate good judgment

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

This position 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, and maintains involvement in activities aimed toward achieving unit and the department's strategic goals and objectives. Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for 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 judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.

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.
• 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

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. This role includes exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue, and there is an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste. The incumbent works in a patient care area and works directly with patients or specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The risk level of exposure may be increased depending on essential duties.

Equal Opportunity

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.