Critical Care RN: Lead with Compassion & Excellence

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act framework. You will guide licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and culturally competent care.

Responsibilities include teaching to diverse learning needs, coordinating the nursing team, leveraging data for improvements, and promoting patient satisfaction while maintaining professional accountability.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Ability to teach and assess learning needs across diverse patients.
• Strong communication with interdisciplinary teams and patients.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for diverse patients.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote changes for optimal outcomes.
• Embraces practices that enhance patient satisfaction and staff morale.
• Adapts interactions to respect privacy and diverse populations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Communication skills

Team leadership

Cultural competency

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act framework. You will guide licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and culturally competent care.

Responsibilities include teaching to diverse learning needs, coordinating the nursing team, leveraging data for improvements, and promoting patient satisfaction while maintaining professional accountability.