RN Inhouse Agency - OLG Patient Flow & Staffing Center - PRN (Open)
Company: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 20, 2023
Job Description:
This job is typically 12-weeks length in assignment. Acts as a
leader in the provision of patient care using 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.EducationRequired - Registered nurse diploma.Preferred -
Associate degree in nursing.Work ExperienceRequired - 1 year of
experience as a registered nurse.CertificationsRequired - Current
registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.Current Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart
Association.Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty
area.Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability
to present information clearly and professionally.
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based
applications.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
- Strong interpersonal skills.Job Duties
- Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient
care.
- Assesses learning needs and implements 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.
- Uses 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 assigned.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.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 essential functions of this job
include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting
10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up
to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess
of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. 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.
Keywords: Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Lafayette , RN Inhouse Agency - OLG Patient Flow & Staffing Center - PRN (Open), Human Resources , Lafayette, Louisiana
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