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