[3 Days Left] RN – Skilled Nursing – Ochsner Post Acute Care Center- Full Time – Nights Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Job Description:

Job Description We’ve made a lot of progress since opening thedoors in 1942, but one thing has never changed

• our commitment toserve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

We believe that everyaward earned, every record broken and every patient helped isbecause of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. AtOchsner, whether you work with patients every day or support thosewho do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make adifference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! Thisjob acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using thenursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANACode for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectivelydelegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members;assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibitssensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in allinteractions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward theachievement 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

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred
• Bachelor’sdegree in nursing. . Work Experience Required
• None.

Certifications Required

• Current registered nurse (RN) license instate 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 skillsand ability to present information clearly and professionally tovarying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Excellent organizational and 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.
• Uses 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.
• Performs other related duties asrequired.

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 complieswith its 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-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy Work

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

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Constantly:

activity or conditionexists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demandrequirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even thoughthe weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should berated

Light Work:

(1) when it requires walking or standing to asignificant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of thetime but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls;and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate paceentailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials eventhough the weight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE:

Theconstant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace,especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physicallydemanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted isnegligible. 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 withpatients; and/or works with specimens that could containcommunicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk forexposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent workswithin a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk forexposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within theenvironment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation,dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal ofcontaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increasedepending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready tomake a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider anindividual an applicant until they have formally applied to theopen position on this careers website. Individuals who reside inand will work from the following areas are not eligible for remotework position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland,Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, andWashington 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.