RN - Emergency Medicine - PRN

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Union, MS

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About The Position

This role provides patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope and Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; takes accountability for quality patient outcomes; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; and participates in achieving unit and department strategic goals. The role requires professional responsibility and accountability for personal practice and support of the company's nursing philosophy.

The nurse assesses patient and family learning needs and implements appropriate teaching strategies, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, manages nursing resources, and uses data and information to promote changes that achieve optimal outcomes. The nurse adapts communication and care to the patient population, including respecting privacy, requesting permissions, and tailoring explanations and communication style. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as employer compliance, privacy, and safety standards. Duties may change and may include other related responsibilities.

The role involves work in patient care areas and direct interaction with patients, as well as routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The job is classified as heavy work, with occasional exertion of 50–100 pounds, frequent exertion of 25–50 pounds, and constant exertion of 10–20 pounds 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 in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout patient care.
• Good organizational and time-management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• 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 delivering patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies suited to the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources appropriately, and serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change toward 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 permission, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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