ER Nurse Leader: Elevate Patient Care

Ochsner Health; Kenner (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Nursing Leader to advance patient care within the Nurse Practice Act framework and professional standards. This role delegates, directs, and supports both licensed and ancillary team members to achieve quality outcomes.

Join a team focused on professional accountability, cultural sensitivity, and continuous improvement in nursing practice, with responsibilities spanning education, leadership, and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• CPI Certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• PALS within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computers & software

Verbal & written communication

Organizational & time management

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Nursing Leader to advance patient care within the Nurse Practice Act framework and professional standards. This role delegates, directs, and supports both licensed and ancillary team members to achieve quality outcomes.

Join a team focused on professional accountability, cultural sensitivity, and continuous improvement in nursing practice, with responsibilities spanning education, leadership, and collaboration across disciplines.