REGISTERED NURSE - ICU - FULL TIME - NIGHTS - $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Company: Ochsner Health System
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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, andinnovate.Webelieve 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 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. 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
state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the
American Heart Association. 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 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 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,
Maryland, New York, 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) orcareers@ochsner.org. This contact information
is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire
about the status of applications. We are proud to be an Equal
Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are
committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and
providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on
race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related
conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical
disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military
status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any
other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or
local law. These protections extend to applicants and all
employment related decisions. View theEEO is the Law posterand
itssupplement, as well as thepay transparency policyfor more
information. Affirmative Action Policy Statement
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