RN - Emergency Medicine - PRN - Chabert

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Houma, Louisiana is seeking qualified registered nurses who will provide effective patient care and work within a team environment. Candidates must possess a registered nurse diploma and hold current BLS certification. Additional certifications such as ACLS and PALS are required within the first 90 days of employment.

The role requires good judgment, time management skills, and proficiency in using computer applications to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources effectively.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to demonstrate good judgement

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

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.

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

• 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 implement 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

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.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environments 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.

We are 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. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.