RN In House Agency - Emergency Department - Orleans Region

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 role is typically an 8‑week assignment. The RN leads patient care using the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; and supports Ochsner’s philosophy of nursing.

• Registered Nurse Diploma – required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing – preferred

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse – required

• Current RN License in the state of practice – required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – required
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – required (within 30 days of hire)
• Certification in a clinical specialty area – preferred

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Demonstrated good judgement.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy, introduction, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for diverse patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) and serves as a leader on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Utilizes data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and the profession of nursing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Stays knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements and ensures compliance.

• Heavy work: occasional 50‑100 lb force, frequent 25‑50 lb force, or constant 10‑20 lb force to move objects.
• Exposes routine to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential hazardous medications or waste.
• Occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.
• Requires standing, walking, or pushing/pulling at a production rate pace.

Ochsner Health 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.

Apply today through the Ochsner careers website. If you reside in the following areas, you are not eligible for remote work:
Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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