RN-Emergency Room - OMC Baton Rouge ED - Full Time, 11AM - 11PM

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse acts as a leader in providing patient care using the nursing process and practicing within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The role includes delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members; taking accountability for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrating sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The nurse supports unit and department strategic goals, takes professional responsibility for their practice, and supports the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The position is in the emergency department at OMC Baton Rouge. The stated schedule is full time, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The nurse must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The role routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 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 presenting information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Good organizational and time-management skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources, including human and fiscal resources, and serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree