RN-Emergency Medicine-Jefferson Highway 11a-11p

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

This registered nurse 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; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; and contributes to unit and department goals. The position also requires professional accountability, compliance with applicable laws and standards, and support for the employer’s nursing philosophy and Compliance & Privacy Program.

The role involves assessing patient and family learning needs and providing appropriate education; coordinating nursing resources; partnering with the interdisciplinary team; using data to promote change and optimal outcomes; and adapting communication and care to each patient population. Routine duties involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The position is in a patient-care healthcare setting and has heavy physical demands, including exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• 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 in computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills, and ability to work in a self-directed manner.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to meet the stated heavy physical demands and work in a patient-care environment with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively 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 human and fiscal resources appropriately; 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.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
• 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 promptly.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level