RN surgery​/procedure-Covington

"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.

• Required
  - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred
  - Bachelor's degree in nursing

• Required
  - Current Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice
• Required
  - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Preferred
  - Certification in clinical specialty area

• 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 detail‑oriented.
• Good time management skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and be self‑directed.
• Good interpersonal, leadership, and delegation skills and ability to demonstrate good judgment and supervise or manage others.
• Proficiency in using computers, software and web‑based applications.

• 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.

Heavy work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for medium work.

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 an 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.

Ochsner Health 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.