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.

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