RN-Preop/PACU

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Covington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members. Assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes, exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions, and maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department's strategic goals and objectives. Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Patient Care
Team Collaboration
Medication Administration
Sterile Techniques
Patient Safety
Surgical Procedures
Documentation
Vital Signs Monitoring
Aseptic Techniques
Family Education
Strong organizational skills and ability to be detailed oriented.
Good time management skills and ability to work in a face paced environment and be self-directed.
Good interpersonal, leadership, and delegation skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement and supervise or mange others.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Certification in clinical specialty area

Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.