PRN RN - Emergency Medicine - Pediatrics - Jeff Hwy

About the role

We are seeking 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. This role involves effectively delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members, while maintaining accountability for quality patient outcomes and demonstrating professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Affirmatively assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for diverse patient, family, and group needs.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly, serving as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adopting communication styles.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience: None preferred.

Certifications: Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification within 30 days of hire. Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire. Certification in Clinical Specialty Area preferred.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.

Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly, serving 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.

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.

Retirement savings plans with company matching.

Employee assistance program.

Continuing education opportunities.

Pay

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.