RN Staff - Full Time - Off-site Emergency Department (Mid Shift)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: 1p - 1a

Summary of the Job

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Supervises the activities of Respiratory Therapists, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Unit Assistants.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.
• Associate Degree required, Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Current LA RN licensure.
• Current BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
• The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• TNCC and NRP certifications required within 1 year of hire.
• CPI certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency Department Experience Preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health.
• Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
• Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort Required

• Constant (67%-100%)- seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing
• Occasionally (1%-33%)- climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching