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RN - Emergency Medicine - Night Shift - Full Time - St. Anne

Ochsner Health · Raceland, 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, ensuring quality patient outcomes, and maintaining involvement in activities aimed at achieving unit and departmental strategic goals.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
  • Affirms learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for diverse patient 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 for optimal outcomes.
  • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and communicating style.

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.
  • Preferred: Certification in Clinical Specialty Area.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
  • Good organizational and time management skills, and ability to be self-directed.
  • Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
  • Good interpersonal skills.

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