RN - PRN - Nights - Elmwood

Ochsner Health – ELMWOOD ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL, ELMWOOD CAMPUS Inpatient Orthopedic Unit – PRN – Nights This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the 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: None Preferred: Prior experience as an RN in a hospital setting Certifications Required: Current RN License in the state of practice Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Preferred: Certification in a clinical specialty area Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications, various software packages specific to the role and keyboard. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent time management 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. 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. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10‑20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health