RN – OR/Surgery – OMC Clearview – M-F 615a-245p – 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. 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. Education Required

• Registered Nurse Diploma Preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’sdegree in Nursing Work Experience Required
• Experience workingwith and maintaining confidential information. Experience workingin a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Preferred
• Leadership skills / experience directly supervising or managingothers Basic computer skills Certifications Required
• Current RNLicense 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)
• Strong organizational skills and detailedoriented.
• Good time management skills and self-directed.
• Demonstrates good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Delegation skills. Job Duties
• Effectively uses the NursingProcess in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needsand implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needsof the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources (humanand fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on theInterdisciplinary Team.
• Utilizes data, information and knowledgeto evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimaloutcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customersatisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the professionof nursing.
• Other related duties as required.

The abovestatements describe the general nature and level of work only. Theyare not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities,duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this descriptionamended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal,state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agencyrequirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility andensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & PrivacyProgram and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reportingof any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors orconduct; 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 demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Heavy Work

• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds offorce occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently,and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time)to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess ofthose for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be onlya negligible 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 communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there maybe occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications orhazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport,storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/ordisposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure mayincrease depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are youready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does notconsider an individual an applicant until they have formallyapplied to the open position on this careers website. Individualswho reside in and will work from the following areas are noteligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii,Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington,and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our siteaccessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regardingthe accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodationto complete the application process, please contact our HR EmployeeSolution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) orcareers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodationrequests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status ofapplications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to any legally protected class, including protectedveterans and individuals with disabilities.