Overview
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. At Ochsner Health, 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 provides administrative/clinical support to facilitate the delivery of patient care based on the nursing process. Assists in the monitoring of quality care by ensuring the efficient use of resources.
Education
Required - Registered nurse diploma.
Preferred - Associate\'s degree in nursing.
Work Experience
Required - 3 years of RN experience.
Preferred - Critical care or charge nurse experience.
Certifications
Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Preferred - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and CCRN.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Strong conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to move throughout the department, the hospital, and between off-campus sites.
Job Duties
- Serves as a resource to the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.
- Rounds frequently throughout the shift identifying issues that need administrative action and communicates forward to the appropriate level.
- Supervises and leads staff effectively.
- Provides care based on physical, psycho-social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned area.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures, obtaining permissions and appropriate communication style.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include the frequent exertion of 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects and occasional exertion up to 100 pounds. Physical demand requirements exceed those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Because this role operates in a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in the environments through various stages of handling and disposal. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on essential job duties.
Equal Opportunity
The employer 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. Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Additional Information
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