? High Salary! RN – Float Pool – Medsurg/Telemetry – Full-Time – Northshore Position Available In Orleans, 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 as 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 organization’s philosophy ofnursing. To perform this job successfully, an individual must beable to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to performthe essential duties. This job description is a summary of theprimary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It isnot intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing ofduties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at thecompany’s discretion. Education Required

• Graduate of anaccredited school of nursing. Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree innursing. Work Experience Required
• 2 years of relevant and recentnursing experience in assigned unit(s). Certifications Required
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. CurrentBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American HeartAssociation. Preferred
• Certification in clinical specialty area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in usingcomputers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbaland written communication skills and ability to present informationclearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strongtime management and organizational skills.
• Ability to beadaptable and flexible to change.
• Ability to demonstrate goodjudgement. Job Duties
• Effectively uses the nursing process in thedelivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implementsteaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of thepatient, family, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates,delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and 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. There may be anoccupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Becausethe incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may beoccupational 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 York, Washington, and WashingtonD.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to allusers. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibilityof our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete theapplication process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Centerat 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. Thiscontact information is for accommodation requests only and cannotbe used to inquire about the status of applications. We are proudto be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Actionemployer. We are committed to the principles of equal employmentopportunity and providing a workplace that is free fromdiscrimination based on any characteristic protected underapplicable federal, state, or local law. These protections extendto applicants and all employment related decisions.