RN - Operating Room - Kings Hwy (Open)
Company: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLEThis 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 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.EducationRequired - Registered Nurse DiplomaPreferred -
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in NursingWork ExperienceRequired
-Experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal
supervision.Preferred - Leadership skills / experience directly
supervising or managing othersBasic computer
skillsCertificationsRequired - Current RN License in the state of
practiceCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the
American Heart AssociationPreferred -Certification in clinical
specialty areaKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented.
- Good time management skills and self-directed.
- Demonstrates good judgement.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Delegation skills.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.
- 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 DemandsThe
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. The incumbent
has an occupational risk for exposure to all 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.
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