ER Nurse Leader - Emergency Medicine

Ochsner Health; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act. This role delegates and guides licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and cultural sensitivity in line with the department's strategic goals.

Required is graduate nursing education; BLS, CPI, ACLS, PALS certifications, and state RN licensure are expected, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree and specialty certifications.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies for diverse patient populations.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources and serves as a leader on the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes data and knowledge to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Embraces behaviors that improve customer satisfaction and staff morale.
• Adapts communication to the patient population and respects privacy.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains compliant with laws, standards and the company's Compliance & Privacy Program.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication

Time management

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act. This role delegates and guides licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and cultural sensitivity in line with the department's strategic goals.

Required is graduate nursing education; BLS, CPI, ACLS, PALS certifications, and state RN licensure are expected, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree and specialty certifications.