RN-Emergency Medicine FT Nights

Ochsner Health • Slidell, LA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Emergency Medicine provides patient care using the nursing process and follows the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and professional nursing standards. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; takes accountability for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role contributes to unit and department goals, maintains professional responsibility for personal practice, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The position requires effective communication, organization, sound judgment, and proficiency with computers and web-based applications. The nurse adapts communication and care to the needs and privacy of each patient and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Work takes place in a patient-care environment, with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and possible exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

• Registered nurse diploma.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
• Good organizational and time-management skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner.
• Good judgment and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively in delivering patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies suited to the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources appropriately, and serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change that supports optimal outcomes.
• Promote customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and using an appropriate communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED