Registered Nurse (RN) - In-House Agency - Emergency Room
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Houma
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
This job is typically 12-weeks length in assignment. 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. The RN
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; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward
the achievement of unit and the department's strategic goals and
objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and
accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's
philosophy of nursing.Education
- Required - Registered Nurse Diploma.
- Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.Work
Experience
- Required - 1 year as a Registered Nurse.Certifications
- Required - Current RN license in the state of practice. Current
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart
Association.
- Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.Knowledge
Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the
ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based
applications.
- Demonstrated good judgement.
- Strong interpersonal skills.Job Duties
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including
but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to
the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be
performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- 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 assigned.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. The 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
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. 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 Health, New Orleans , Registered Nurse (RN) - In-House Agency - Emergency Room, Healthcare , Houma, Louisiana
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