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RN - Emergency Department - Night Shift - Full Time

Ochsner Health · Gretna, LA · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

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.

Responsibilities

  • Affirms the importance of cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in all interactions.
  • Maintains involvement in activities aimed at achieving unit and departmental strategic goals and objectives.
  • Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
  • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, ensuring privacy, clear explanations, and respectful communication.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Work Experience Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Certifications Required: 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.

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. Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for diverse patient needs. 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. 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

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Pay

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Schedule

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