RN Emergency Medicine- OLG Ortho ED- PRN

Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

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

The nurse assesses patient and family learning needs and uses appropriate teaching strategies, communicates and coordinates nursing resources as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team, and uses data and knowledge to evaluate and promote changes that improve outcomes. The role also supports customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession. The position is in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as potential exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous 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.
• 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 skills.
• Good time-management skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of Heavy Work: exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to work in a patient-care area and manage routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, with occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively in the delivery of 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 concepts and behaviors that enhance 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.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable behavior and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree