RN Emergency Medicine- OLGMC ED- Full Time

ClickJobs.io; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Louisiana as a nurse, where you will lead patient care and support quality outcomes. This role requires a commitment to professional nursing standards and effective collaboration within a diverse team. Your contributions will directly impact patient care and satisfaction, making a meaningful difference in the community. Apply today to be part of a dedicated team focused on innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required.
• Current RN license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process for patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage resources effectively.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Good judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Computers and software

Job description

We've made significant progress since opening our doors in 1942, but one thing has remained unchanged - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is due to the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work directly 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!

Job Description

This role acts as a leader in patient care, utilizing the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. It involves effective delegation, direction, and assistance to licensed and ancillary team members. The nurse assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes, demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, and actively participates in achieving unit and departmental goals. The role requires professional responsibility and accountability, supporting the company's nursing philosophy.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience

• Required: None.

Certifications

• Required: Current RN license, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, CPI certification within 30 days, ACLS and PALS within 90 days.
• Preferred: Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with computers and software.
• Effective communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Good judgment and interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Utilize the nursing process for patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage resources effectively.
• Use data to evaluate and promote change for better outcomes.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale.
• Respect privacy and adapt communication to the patient population.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Note: This description is not exhaustive and may be amended as needed.

Additional Information

Compliance with all standards, including ethical conduct, safety, and privacy, is required. Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Physical and environmental demands include exposure to blood, body fluids, and potential communicable diseases. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied via our careers website. Residents of certain states are not eligible for remote positions. For accessibility or accommodation requests, contact HR at 504-842-4748 or [e-mail]. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected classes.