RN - Med/Surg/Tele - Day Shift - Full Time
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Meridian
Posted on: September 20, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionWe'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 unit and the
department's strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates
professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own
practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.This
job description is a summary of the primary duties and
responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be
a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and
responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's
discretion.Education Required - Registered Nurse DiplomaPreferred -
Associates or Bachelor's degree in NursingWork ExperienceRequired –
NoneCertificationsRequired - Current RN License in the state of
practiceCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the
American Heart AssociationPreferred - Certification in clinical
specialty areaKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry
and retrieval of information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the
ability to present information clearly and professionally
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various
software packages specific to role and keyboard
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good organizational skills
- Good time management skills and self-directed
- Demonstrates good judgement 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.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including
but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to
the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be
performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- 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. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local
laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements
that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures
compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.This
employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy
Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting
of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or
conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other
compliance-related concerns.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.Physical and Environmental DemandsThe
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10
to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly:
activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move
objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for
Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a
negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it
requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when
it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or
pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires
working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing
and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those
materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of
maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial
setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though
the amount of force exerted is negligible.Duties performed
routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.The
incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where
patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with
specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an
occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.Because the
incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be
occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or
hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport,
storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or
disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may
increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.Please
click the below link to view Ochsner Rush's delineated job
descriptions based on daily duties. Once you click on the link, you
will have to request permission before being able to view the site.
Please note, this could take up to 24 hours for access to be
granted.RUSH HR - Home (sharepoint.com)Are you ready to make a
difference? Apply Today!Ochsner Health does not consider an
individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the
open position on this careers website.Individuals who reside in and
will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work
position: Colorado, California, Washington, New York, and
Washington D.C.Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible
to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the
accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to
complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee
Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or
careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation
requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of
applications.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and
Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of
equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free
from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion,
pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin,
ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age,
veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital
status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation,
unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to
applicants and all employment related decisions. View the EEO is
the Law poster and its supplement, as well as the pay transparency
policy for more information. Affirmative Action Policy
Statement
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