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RN - Emergency Medicine - Day Shift - Full Time

Ochsner Health · Gretna, LA · 4 days 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 accountability for quality patient outcomes
  • Maintains sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in all interactions
  • Maintains involvement in activities aimed toward achieving unit and departmental strategic goals and objectives
  • Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice
  • 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

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
  • Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice
  • Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification within 30 days of hire
  • Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire
  • Certification in a clinical specialty area preferred

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to demonstrate good judgement
  • Good interpersonal skills

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