RN-OR/Surgery Kenner PRN (Apply in 3 Minutes) Position Available In Jefferson, 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 acts aleader in the provision of patient care using the nursing processwithin the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nursesand Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs,and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumesaccountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivityto cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions;maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement ofunit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives anddemonstrates professional responsibility and accountability forhis/her own practice and supports the company’s philosophy ofnursing. Education Required

• Registered nurse diploma. Preferred
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing. Work Experience Required
• None. Certifications Required
• Current registered nurse (RN)license in 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 ability to bedetailed oriented.
• Good time management skills and ability to bework in a fast paced environment and be self-directed.
• Goodinterpersonal, leadership, and delegation skills and ability todemonstrate good judgement and supervise or manage others.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-basedapplications. Job Duties
• Effectively uses the nursing process inthe delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs andimplements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs ofthe 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.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge toevaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfactionand employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including butnot limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to thepatient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to beperformed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statementsdescribe the general nature and level of work only. They are not anexhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, andskills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended atany time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and locallaws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirementsthat apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensurescompliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. Thisemployer 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.