ER Night RN: Lead Patient Care

Ochsner Health System; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on the West Bank, full-time night shift. You will deliver care using the nursing process and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, an active RN license, and BLS; ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire, CPI certification preferred. This role emphasizes patient safety, education, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Required – Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Required – Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS) within 90 days of hire; CPI preferred.
• Pediatric, clinical specialty certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and teach patients and families.
• Leads and collaborates with the nursing team and interdisciplinary staff.
• Utilizes data to evaluate outcomes and promote care improvement.
• Support patient satisfaction and staff morale through professional conduct.

Skills

Nursing process

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on the West Bank, full-time night shift. You will deliver care using the nursing process and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, an active RN license, and BLS; ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire, CPI certification preferred. This role emphasizes patient safety, education, and teamwork.