RN Emergency Medicine- OUHC Emergency Dept- PRN

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate and dedicated registered nurses to join their team in Lafayette. This role emphasizes the importance of patient care, utilizing the nursing process to ensure quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, effective delegation, and a commitment to cultural sensitivity. This innovative healthcare provider values its employees and their contributions, offering a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of patients. If you are ready to embrace a rewarding career in nursing, this opportunity awaits you!

Qualifications

• Registered nurse diploma required, with preferred degree in nursing.
• Effective communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Leads patient care using nursing processes and effectively delegates tasks.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources efficiently.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Self-direction

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Computers and software

Job description

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Job Description

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.

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.
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)

1. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
2. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
3. Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
4. Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
5. Good interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

1. Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
2. Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups or disciplines.
3. Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
4. Utilizes data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
5. Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
6. 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.
7. 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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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.