RN - OALH Emergency Department - Full Time Evenings (Open)
Company: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Location: Jennings
Posted on: May 18, 2023
Job Description:
This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care
utilizing 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.EducationRequired - Registered nurse diploma.Preferred -
Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing.Work ExperienceRequired
-None.CertificationsRequired - 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.Certification in Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.Preferred
-Certification in clinical specialty area.Knowledge Skills and
Abilities (KSAs)
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based
applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and 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 judgement.
- Good interpersonal skills.Job Duties
- Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient
care.
- Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies
appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other
groups or disciplines.
- Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources
(human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on
the interdisciplinary team.
- Utilizes data, information and knowledge to evaluate and
promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer
satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession
of nursing.
- Performs other related duties as required.The above statements
describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an
exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and
skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at
any time.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.This employer is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.Physical and
Environmental DemandsThe physical essential functions of this job
include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting
10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up
to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess
of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood,
body fluid and tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area;
works in an area where patients enter; works directly with
patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain
communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for
exposure to all communicable diseases.Because the incumbent works
within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for
exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the
environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation,
dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of
contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase
depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Keywords: Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Lake Charles , RN - OALH Emergency Department - Full Time Evenings (Open), Other , Jennings, Louisiana
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