RN - Emergency Medicine - PRN

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Meridian, MS

12d

About The Position

This role provides patient care as a registered nurse in emergency medicine, using the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse 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 role supports unit and department strategic goals and the employer’s nursing philosophy, while maintaining professional responsibility and accountability for personal practice.

The position requires effective use of the nursing process, assessment of learning needs, and implementation of teaching strategies suited to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines. The nurse communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources, serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team, and uses data and knowledge to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes. The nurse also supports customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the nursing profession, and performs other related duties as required.

The incumbent must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The work takes place in patient-care areas and involves direct patient contact and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Registered nurse diploma.
• 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.
• 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 and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient-care process.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good time-management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or 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 to the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources, including 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 concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED