RN Emergency Medicine- OLG Ortho ED- PRN

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Lafayette, LA

5d

About The Position

The RN Emergency Medicine role is considered a leader in providing patient care using the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role supports unit and department strategic goals, professional accountability, and the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The nurse works in a patient-care setting and routinely encounters blood, body fluids, tissue, and specimens that may contain communicable diseases. There may also be occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The position is classified as Heavy Work, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. This description summarizes the role and may be changed; duties are not limited to those listed.

Requirements

• Registered nurse diploma.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification.
• 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 individuals at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good time-management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's 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 appropriate to the diverse needs of 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.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED