Cardiac ICU RN — Lead Care & Outcomes

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans seeks an experienced RN leader to oversee patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act and standards. You will delegate, direct, and support licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and a culture that respects diversity while advancing unit and department goals.

The role requires a nursing degree, active RN license, BLS certification, and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certification in clinical specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and teaches diverse patients and families.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources.
• Monitors data to promote quality outcomes.
• Supports privacy and diversity in all interactions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Team leadership

Data-driven care

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans seeks an experienced RN leader to oversee patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act and standards. You will delegate, direct, and support licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and a culture that respects diversity while advancing unit and department goals.

The role requires a nursing degree, active RN license, BLS certification, and commitment to ongoing professional development.