RN – Extended Stay Unit – Clearview – PRN Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Job Description:

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 thededicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether youwork with patients every day or support those who do, you aremaking a difference and that matters. Come make a difference atOchsner Health and discover your future today! This job isconsidered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing theNursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANACode for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RNeffectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillaryteam members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes;exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity inall interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed towardthe achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals andobjectives and demonstrates professional responsibility andaccountability for his/her own practice and supports the company’sphilosophy of nursing. Education Required

• Registered NurseDiploma Preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in NursingWork Experience Required
• None Certifications Required
• CurrentRN License in the state of practice Current Basic Life Support(BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Preferred
• Certification in clinical specialty area Knowledge Skills andAbilities (KSAs)
• Must have computer skills and dexterity requiredfor data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must beproficient with Windows-style applications, various softwarepackages specific to role and keyboard.
• Effective verbal andwritten communication skills and the ability to present informationclearly and professionally to varying levels of individualsthroughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizationalskills.
• Excellent time management skills. Job Duties
• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patientcare.
• Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategiesappropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and othergroups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates and managesnursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as aleader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Utilizes data,information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in orderto achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors thatenhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvementin the profession of nursing.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of workonly. They are not an exhaustive list of all requiredresponsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, orthis description amended at any time. This employer maintains andcomplies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards ofConduct, including the immediate reporting of any known orsuspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or othercompliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteranstatus, or disability status. Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physical essential functions of this job include (but are notlimited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds offorce to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds offorce. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those forsedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluidand tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in anarea where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/orworks with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. Theincumbent has 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. Are you ready to make a difference? ApplyToday! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicantuntil they have formally applied to the open position on thiscareers website. Individuals who reside in and will work from thefollowing areas are not eligible for remote work position:

Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, NewYork, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors tomake our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contactus regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need anaccommodation to complete the application process, please contactour HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1)or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is foraccommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about thestatus of applications. We are proud to be an Equal EmploymentOpportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed tothe principles of equal employment opportunity and providing aworkplace that is free from discrimination based on anycharacteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or locallaw. These protections extend to applicants and all employmentrelated decisions.