Nursing Assistant SICU PRN
About The Position
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work 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! This job works collaboratively with a licensed nurse and Patient Care Technicians to provide for the delivery of patient care through the use of the nursing process. Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, family and visitors. Provides a safe environment for the patient, provides basic care to assist the patient to reach optimal functioning considering their individual capabilities, and performs all functions as delegated by the staff nurse within their defined scope of practice. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completed the sophomore year with a hospital-based clinical rotation of a National League of Nursing accredited school program.
- Student in good standing with the school of nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use good judgement and monitor and respond to patient related changes in condition.
- Ability to adapt to change in a positive constructive manner.
Nice To Haves
- Completed the junior year with a hospital-based clinical rotation of a National League of Nursing accredited school program.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
- Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse within the scope of practice.
- Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
- Communicates with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
