Registered Nurse - OR Circulator

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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 is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice

The RN effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing

RN- OR/Surgery Circulator Full Time Location: Ochsner Medical Complex- The Grove Education Required - Registered Nurse Diploma Preferred - Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing Work Experience Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information

Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Preferred - Leadership skills / experience directly supervising or managing others Basic computer skills Certifications Required - Current RN License in the 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) Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented

Good time management skills and self-directed Demonstrates good judgement Good interpersonal skills Delegation skills Job Duties Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care

Assesses learning needs and implement 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 The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills

Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time 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

This 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

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 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.

Duties

performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases

The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases 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 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

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.