RN - Emergency Medicine - PRN (Swing Shift) - St. Bernard Parish Hospital

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

This role provides patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and professional Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; respects cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; and supports unit and department goals and the organization’s nursing philosophy. The position requires professional responsibility and accountability for one’s own practice.

The nurse assesses patient and family learning needs and uses appropriate teaching strategies, communicates and manages nursing team resources, and works as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team. The role uses data and knowledge to evaluate and promote change, supports customer satisfaction and employee morale, and adapts interactions to the needs and preferences of each patient. The nurse also keeps current with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensures compliance. Other related duties may be assigned.

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 in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team human and fiscal resources; 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 patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about current applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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