RN - Infusion PRN (Adult & Pediatric) - Float

Travel Expectations Southshore, Northshore and Baton Rouge locations Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Work Experience Required: None. Certifications Required: 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) Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Good organizational and time management skills. Ability to demonstrate good judgement and be self‑directed. Good 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 improve the profession of nursing. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, respecting privacy, introducing the patient appropriately, explaining services or procedures to be performed, and communicating style. Performs other related duties as required. Compliance & Privacy Program 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. The 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. 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. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area, works directly with patients, and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and disposal of contaminated waste. Equal Opportunity Employer Ochsner 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension St Vincent