Nursing Assistant SICU PRN

We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!This job works collaboratively with a licensed nurse and Patient Care Technicians to provide for the delivery of patient care through the use of the nursing process. Provides a safe environment for the patient, provides basic care to assist the patient to reach optimal functioning considering their individual capabilities, and performs all functions as delegated by the staff nurse within their defined scope of practice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.Required - High school diploma or equivalent.Completed the sophomore year with a hospital-based clinical rotation of a National League of Nursing accredited school program.Student in good standing with the school of nursing.Preferred - Completed the junior year with a hospital-based clinical rotation of a National League of Nursing accredited school program.Work ExperienceProficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse within the scope of practice.Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.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; 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 DemandsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.The incumbent works in a patient care area; There may be an occupational risk for exposure to 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.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. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.