RN - Acute Medical Stepdown - OMC, Jeff Hwy - Full time - Days

Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred Education Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Work Experience Required: None. Certifications Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Certification in Clinical Specialty Area. Knowledge, Skills & 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. Physical and Environmental Demands 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. The physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. The job may involve walking or standing for significant periods, or pushing and pulling arm or leg controls, or operating at a production pace that requires constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even if their weight is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids 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 occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste handled in the environment during receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and disposal of contaminated waste. 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 Ochsner Health