RN-Emergency Medicine - Nights

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ochsner Health in Slidell, Louisiana as a Registered Nurse. This position focuses on leading patient care using the nursing process, supports team collaboration, and ensures accountability for quality outcomes. All candidates must have a current RN license and relevant certifications.

You will be required to demonstrate strong communication, organizational skills, and an understanding of diverse patient needs in a challenging environment. Ochsner Health offers a supportive workplace that prioritizes compliance and ethical standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process for patient care delivery.
• Assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies.
• Manage nursing resources and serve as a leader on the team.
• Utilize data to promote change and achieve outcomes.
• Adapt behavior to respect patient privacy and communication needs.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with computers and software

Good judgement

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

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.

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. The role effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members. It 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. The holder demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for their own practice and supports the company’s philosophy of nursing.

Education

• Required: Registered nurse diploma.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience

• Required: None.

Certifications

• Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Required: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Required: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Required: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification 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 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 improve the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respecting privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures, 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.

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. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue is routine. The incumbent works in a patient care area, directly with patients, and has an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ochsner 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.