RN - In House Agency - Perinatal Unit - Monroe - PRN

Ochsner Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 12-week assignment. The RN will lead the nursing team, apply the Nursing Process within the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes across diverse populations.

Requirements include an accredited nursing program graduation and current RN license in the state of practice; BLS and NRP certifications are expected. CPI certification within 30 days of hire is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in verbal and written communication and professional presentation.
• Ability to use computers, software and web-based applications.
• Good judgement and strong interpersonal skills.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care using the Nursing Process within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code and standards.
• Directs and delegates to licensed and ancillary team members while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
• Assess learning needs and apply teaching strategies for diverse patients and families.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources as a leader on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Uses data to evaluate care and promote practice improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN graduation

BSN preferred

Job description

This job is typically 12-weeks length in assignment. This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN 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; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department's strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

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. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred - Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Work Experience Required - 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Certifications Required

• Current RN License in the state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification (within 30 days of hire)
• Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Demonstrated good judgement.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• 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.
• 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 assigned.

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.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

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. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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.

The Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana provides healthcare to more than 140,000 patients across North Louisiana with 600,000 clinic visits annually. There are more than 20 locations, including North Louisiana’s only Level I Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at its acute care hospital, a newly renovated hospital with women's and children's services in Shreveport, La. and an acute care hospital in Monroe, La. designated as a Level III Trauma Center.

Ochsner LSU Health has more than 4,200 employees that work alongside the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Physician Group of 950 physicians and residents in more than 65 specialties and subspecialties.