RN - Corporate Wellness -PRN- Baton Rouge

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 delivers health promotion activities including screenings at all corporate wellness events for the promotion of the organization, its facilities and partner facilities and provides physician staff to both corporate clients and the community. Assists licensed and ancillary team members with assigned responsibilities and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for the delivery of health fairs, screenings, and health education events. Provides care, clinical expertise, and education for screening participants. Exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of the department’s strategic goals and objectives; demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice; and supports the company's philosophy of nursing. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 3 years of nursing experience.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to embrace concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale.
• Frequent travel throughout and between facilities as well as to and from health fairs and screening events required.
• Use of personal vehicle required.
• 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 diseases.
• There may be 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts health promotion activities including screenings at all corporate wellness events for the promotion of the organization, its facilities and partner facilities, and physician staff to both corporate clients and the community.
• Conducts and ensures professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Participates in projects that improve the quality of service in health care events and promotions, as well as provides feedback to enhance the corporate wellness department.
• Uses clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment of clients’ health status (physiological, psychosocial, emotional, cultural and spiritual) and provides care based on these criteria, safety and related criteria appropriate to the clients served.
• Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree