RN- Emergency Medicine- OAKMH ED- PRN

Ochsner Health • Kaplan, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This registered nurse role provides patient care in the emergency medicine setting using the nursing process and within the applicable Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. 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 also supports unit and department goals and the organization’s nursing philosophy.

The nurse assesses patient learning needs and uses appropriate teaching strategies for patients, families, and other groups or disciplines. The position works with an interdisciplinary team, uses data and information to evaluate and promote change, and adapts interactions to the needs and privacy of each patient. It also requires maintaining knowledge of applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and complying with the organization’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

The role is based in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The physical demands are classified as Heavy Work, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

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 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 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 in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for 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.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific 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.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

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