Cardiac ICU RN: Lead Critical Care Team

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a nursing leader, guiding patient care within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. The role emphasizes accountability for outcomes, delegation, and collaboration with licensed and ancillary team members.

Required: RN license in state of practice and BLS certification. The position focuses on delivering high-quality care, teaching patients and families, and supporting unit and

Qualifications

• Proficient in using the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Strong teaching and communication skills for patient education and collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Respect for diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process in delivering patient care.
• Mentors licensed and ancillary team members and delegates appropriately.
• Leads inter-disciplinary team collaboration and coordinates care.
• Monitors quality outcomes and participates in unit/department goals.
• Upholds patient privacy and supports nursing standards of practice.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Effective communication

Teaching & patient education

Cultural sensitivity

Education

RN license in state practice

BLS certification

Job description

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a nursing leader, guiding patient care within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. The role emphasizes accountability for outcomes, delegation, and collaboration with licensed and ancillary team members.

Required: RN license in state of practice and BLS certification. The position focuses on delivering high-quality care, teaching patients and families, and supporting unit and