RN – Cardiovascular ICU – Kings Hwy Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Job Description:

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care usingthe nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act,ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectivelydelegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary teammembers. Assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes,exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity inall interactions, and maintains involvement in activities aimedtoward the achievement of unit and the departments strategic goalsand objectives. Demonstrates professional responsibility andaccountability for his/her own practice and supports the company’sphilosophy of nursing.

To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job descriptionis a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the joband position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive orall-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents aresubject to change at the company’s discretion.

EducationRequired•Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred•Bachelorsdegree in nursing.

Work ExperienceRequired•None.

CertificationsRequired•Current registered nurse (RN) licensein state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationfrom the American Heart Association.

Preferred•Certification inclinical specialty area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities(KSAs)Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-basedapplications.

Effective verbal and written communication skills andability to present information clearly and professionally tovarying levels of individuals throughout the patient careprocess.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

JobDutiesEffectively uses the nursing process in the delivery ofpatient care.

Assesses learning needs and implements teachingstrategies 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 andserves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.

Usesdata, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change inorder to achieve optimal outcomes.

Embraces concepts and behaviorsthat enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale andimprovement in the profession of nursing.

Adapts behavior to thespecific patient population, including but not limited to respectfor privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adaptingexplanation of services or procedures to be performed, requestingpermissions and communication style.

Performs other related dutiesas required.

The above statements describe the general nature andlevel of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all requiredresponsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, orthis description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable oncurrent federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards orregulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area ofresponsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws,regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies withits Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct,including the immediate reporting of any known or suspectedunethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employeesafety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-relatedconcerns.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, ordisability status.

Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physicaldemands described here are representative of those that must be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Heavy Work•Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of forceoccasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (

Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to moveobjects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those forSedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only anegligible amount, a job should be rated

Light Work:

(1) when itrequires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) whenit requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/orpulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requiresworking at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushingand/or pulling of materials even though the weight of thosematerials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stress and strain ofmaintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrialsetting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even thoughthe amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performedroutinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

Theincumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area wherepatients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works withspecimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbenthas an occupational risk for exposure to all communicablediseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting,there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardousmedications or hazardous waste within the environment throughreceipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing,administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. Therisk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential jobduties of the role.

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Individuals who reside in and will work from the followingareas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado,California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York,Washington, and Washington D.C.Ochsner is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to any legally protected class, includingprotected veterans and individuals with disabilities.by Jobble