RN OR/Surgery Dept. – Baptist [Urgent Search] 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 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. Up to $30,000 sign on bonus! Education Required

• Graduateof an accredited school of nursing. Preferred
• Bachelor’s degreein nursing. Work Experience Required
• None. CertificationsRequired
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state ofpractice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from theAmerican Heart Association. Preferred
• Certification in clinicalspecialty area. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
• Strongorganizational skills and ability to be detailed oriented.
• Goodtime management skills and ability to be work in a fast pacedenvironment and be self-directed.
• Good interpersonal, leadership,and delegation skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement andsupervise or manage others.
• Proficiency in using computers,software, and web-based applications. Job Duties
• Effectively usesthe nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesseslearning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate forthe diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups ordisciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing teamresources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader andpartner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information,and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieveoptimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhancecustomer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in theprofession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patientpopulation, including but not limited to respect for privacy,method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation ofservices or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions andcommunication style.
• Performs 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. 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 York, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Healthendeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you wouldlike to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, orif you need an accommodation to complete the application process,please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748(select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact informationis for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquireabout the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to any legally protected class, includingprotected veterans and individuals with disabilities.