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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,** **and innovate. We believe** **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 provides administrative/clinical support to facilitate the delivery of patient care based on the nursing process. Assists in the monitoring of quality care by ensuring the efficient use of resources.

Education

Required - Registered nurse diploma.

Preferred - Associate's degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required - 3 of years of RN experience.

Preferred - Critical care or charge nurse experience.

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and CCRN.

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.

+ Strong conflict resolution skills.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to move throughout the department, the hospital, and between off-campus sites.

Job Duties

+ Serves as a resource to the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.

+ Rounds frequently throughout the shift identifying issues that need administrative action and communication forward to appropriate level.

+ Supervises and leads staff effectively.

+ Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned area.

+ 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 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 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.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environments 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, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington,_ _and Washington D.C._

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.