Registered Nurse (RN) - Support Staffing Pool - Kings Hwy
Company: Ochsner LSU Health System
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
We're about creating exceptional experiences for both our
patients and our employees. Partnering with the LSU School of
Medicine, our goal is to provide high-quality patient care within a
setting that advances medical science through research and educates
the next generation of leaders in healthcare. We are committed to
providing opportunities for our staff that develop and grow careers
in a compassionate team-oriented environment focused on patients
first.
At Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana, 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 LSU
Health System of North Louisiana 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. The RN 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 organization'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 - Registered Nurse Diploma
Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Work Experience
Required - Two years of relevant and recent nursing experience in
assigned unit(s)
Certifications
Required - Current RN License in the state of practice
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American
Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Critical Care &
Emergency Department areas)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Pediatric & Emergency
Department areas)
Crisis Prevention Intervention certification (Emergency Department,
Intensive Care Unit & Women's Services)
Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Job Duties
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!
Individuals who reside in and will work from the state of Colorado
are not eligible for remote work position.
Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana 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 Service 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.
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