RN-Emergency Medicine- OALH ED- Full-time- Nights

Ochsner Health; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide patient care using the nursing process in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will assess learning needs, educate patients and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. A valid RN license in Louisiana, BLS, CPI, and timely ACLS/PALS are required or pursued within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice (Louisiana).
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• CPI Certification.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Clinical Specialty Area certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process in delivering patient care.
• Assess learning needs and teach patient and family.
• Delegate and manage nursing team resources on interdisciplinary team.
• Use data to evaluate and promote changes for better outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction and employee morale.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Good judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in nursing

Job description

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.

Education

Required - Registered nurse diploma.

Work Experience

Preferred - Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing.

Required - None.

Certifications

• Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in the 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 skills.
• Good 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 improvement in the profession of nursing.
• 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. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. The role may require walking or standing to a significant degree; may involve pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; may include a production rate pace entailing constant pushing or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works directly with patients; and may be exposed to communicable diseases. There is occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

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.

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