Emergency Room RN Leader: Patient Care & Teaching

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced registered nurse to lead nursing care using the nursing process. You will mentor staff, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Strong clinical knowledge, effective communication, and a commitment to diversity and evidence-based practice are essential. This role requires licensure in Louisiana and adherence to organizational standards and patient safety practices.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS may be required within stated timelines.
• Experience in patient care and teaching across diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and provides teaching to patients and families.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources.
• Uses data and knowledge to drive quality improvement.
• Promotes patient satisfaction and staff morale.
• Adapts care to diverse patient populations and respects privacy.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Nursing process

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical knowledge

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Healthcare software

Job description

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced registered nurse to lead nursing care using the nursing process. You will mentor staff, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Strong clinical knowledge, effective communication, and a commitment to diversity and evidence-based practice are essential. This role requires licensure in Louisiana and adherence to organizational standards and patient safety practices.