RN - Emergency Medicine - Full time

Ochsner Health • Butler, AL

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About The Position

This registered nurse role provides patient care using the nursing process and follows the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN 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 position supports unit and department goals, professional accountability, and the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The RN assesses patient and family learning needs and implements appropriate teaching strategies; communicates and coordinates nursing team resources; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team; and uses data and knowledge to evaluate care and promote improvements. The RN adapts communication and care to the patient population and maintains compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. Duties may include other related responsibilities as required.

The role is based in a patient-care environment and involves direct patient contact, possible contact with specimens containing communicable diseases, and occupational exposure risks related to blood, body fluids, tissue, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The position has a heavy physical demand classification.

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 individuals at varying levels.
• Good organizational and time-management skills and the 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 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 that achieves 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 permission, and adjusting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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