Registered Nurse - RN - Corporate Wellness Health Fair Screening - PRN - New 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 position is PRN/SSP (as needed) and will not provide full-time hours. This position does provide flexible hours and a MINIMUM requirement to work 5 days a month, with one weekend a quarter if needed.

Most shifts are Mon-Fri, early morning to mid-day, and some days we leave the office as early as 5AM. Most shifts are 3-4 hours, but can be up to 12 hours long.


This job assumes responsibility for and provides for the delivery of 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. 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. Assumes responsibility for and 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 and 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.
 

Education 

Required - Registered Nurse Diploma
Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience

Required - 3 years, Nursing experience.

Certifications

Required - Current RN License in the state of practice

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale.

Job Duties

• 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.
• Utilizes clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment of clients’ health status (physiological, psychosocial, emotional, cultural and spiritual). 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, includ