RN BSN-Emergency Medicine PRN
Company: Ochsner Health System
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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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 the
dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you
work with patients every day or support those who do, you are
making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at
Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job is
considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the
Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA
Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively
delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members;
assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits
sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all
interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the
achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and
objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and
accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's
philosophy of nursing. To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description
is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job
and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or
all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are
subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required –
Bachelor's degree in nursing. Work Experience Required – None.
Certifications Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in
the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from
the American Heart Association. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Certification. Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire. Preferred - Certification in
clinical specialty area. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) -
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based
applications. - Effective verbal and written communication skills
and ability to present information clearly and professionally. -
Strong interpersonal skills. - Good organizational and time
management skills and ability to be self-directed. - Ability to
demonstrate good judgement. Job Duties - Effectively uses the
nursing process in the delivery of patient care. - Assesses
learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for
the diverse needs of the patient, 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 the interdisciplinary team. - Utilizes data, information
and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve
optimal outcomes. - Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance
customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the
profession of nursing. - Adapts behavior to the specific patient
population, including but not limited to respect for privacy,
method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of
services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and
communication style. - Performs other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work
only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required
responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or
this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on
current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or
regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of
responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws,
regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies
with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct,
including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected
unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee
safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy Work -
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50
pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force
constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition
exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand
requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though
the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be
rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a
significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the
time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls;
and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace
entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even
though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The
constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace,
especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically
demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is
negligible. 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 with
patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain
communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for
exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works
within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for
exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the
environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation,
dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of
contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase
depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready to
make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an
individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the
open position on this careers website. Individuals who reside in
and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote
work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland,
Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and
Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site
accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding
the accessibility of our website, or if 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 information is for accommodation
requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of
applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to any legally protected class, including protected
veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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