RN - Emergency Room - Day Shift

Job Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of patients, families and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources 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 improve the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, respecting privacy, introduction to the patient, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Remaining 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing. (Preferred)

• None required.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice. (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. (Required)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification within 30 days of hire. (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire. (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire. (Required)
• Certification in clinical specialty area. (Preferred)

• 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 and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Perform duties that may require exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly, up to 50 to 100 pounds occasionally. Duties include handling potentially hazardous materials and exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue and communicable diseases. Requires work in patient care areas and may involve tasks such as transporting, storing, preparing, dispensing, administering, cleaning or disposing of contaminated waste.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.