We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of the team’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports Ochsner’s philosophy of nursing.

Education

Required - Associates degree in Nursing

Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience

Required - 3 years RN experience

Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred - 5 years RN experience with 3 years critical care or flight experience. STABLE, NPR and 40 hour Transport Course (Louisiana) within 6 months of hire

Certifications

Required - Current State of Louisiana RN License, Current State of Mississippi RN license, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association, Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association, Emergency Medical Technician Basic or above required within 1 year

Preferred - Certification in Critical Care, Emergency, or Flight Nursing, Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC), Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented
• Good time management skills and self directed
• Demonstrates good udgement
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Delegation skills
• Working with and maintaining confidential information
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment with minimal supervision
  

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care
• Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines
• 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
  

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

(Mid-level) Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

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