RN - Emergency Department - Ochsner Baptist

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

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

The RN assesses patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate teaching, communicates and manages nursing team resources, and collaborates as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team. The role also uses data to promote change and optimal outcomes, supports customer satisfaction and employee morale, and adapts communication and care to the patient population. Work is performed in a patient-care environment, with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and possible exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 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 with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying audiences.
• 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 in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team human and fiscal resources; serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve 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 appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient/employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

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