RN-Critical Care-Days-Full Time-Specialty Hospital-LTAC Position Available In Lauderdale, Mississippi

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe’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 is considered a leader in the provision of patient careutilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the NursePractice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards ofPractice. The RN effectively delegates, directs and assistslicensed and ancillary team members. Assumes accountability forquality patient outcomes, exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnicand religious diversity in all interactions, and maintainsinvolvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit andthe department’s strategic goals and objectives. Demonstratesprofessional responsibility and accountability for his/her ownpractice and supports the company’s philosophy of nursing.

Toperform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties andresponsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to bea comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties andresponsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’sdiscretion. EducationRequired

• Registered Nurse DiplomaPreferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in NursingWork ExperienceRequired
• NoneCertificationsRequired
• Current RN License in the state ofpracticeCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from theAmerican Heart AssociationPreferred
• Certification in clinicalspecialty area Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entryand retrieval of patient information.

Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, varioussoftware packages specific to role and keyboard. Effective verbal and written communication skills and theability to present information clearly and professionally tovarying levels of individuals throughout the patient careprocess. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent 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 manages nursing team resources(human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner onthe Interdisciplinary Team. Utilizes data, information and knowledge to evaluate andpromote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes. Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customersatisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the professionof nursing. Other related duties as required.

The above statements describethe 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.

This 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 DemandsThephysical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Heavy Work

• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of forceoccasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10to 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 moveobjects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those forSedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only anegligible 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 communicablediseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting,there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardousmedications or hazardous waste within the environment throughreceipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing,administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. Therisk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential jobduties of the role.

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Individualswho reside in and will work from the following areas are noteligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii,Maryland, 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.

We are proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We arecommitted to the principles of equal employment opportunity andproviding a workplace that is free from discrimination based onrace, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-relatedconditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physicaldisability, medical condition, age, veteran status, militarystatus, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexualorientation, gender, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, political affiliation, unemployment status, or anyother characteristic protected under applicable federal, state orlocal law. These protections extend to applicants and allemployment related decisions. View the EEO is the Law poster andits supplement, as well as the pay transparency policy for moreinformation. Affirmative Action Policy Statement