Evening/Night RN Lead — Unit Care Supervisor

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a nurse supervisor to oversee patient care at the unit level, coordinating and delegating nursing interventions with licensed staff.

The role evaluates staff performance, supports clinical operations, and ensures adherence to nursing protocols, quality, and safety standards. Shift timing is 6:45pm–7:15am, requiring a BSN and RN licensure with BLS certification. You will partner with unit leadership and other supervisors to optimize staffing and resources.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school; BSN required for Magnet facilities.
• RN license currently in state of practice.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• 1 year RN experience or 2 years LPN in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications, starts IVs, and discharges patients with the healthcare team.
• Organizes, plans, supervises, and coordinates patient care within the unit.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians.
• Promotes adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines.
• Manages conflict on shifts and collaborates with supervisors and leadership as needed.
• Collaborates with quality, safety, and experience leadership to improve patient care processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Patient assessment

Self-direction

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Stress management

Education

BSN

RN license (state of practice)

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a nurse supervisor to oversee patient care at the unit level, coordinating and delegating nursing interventions with licensed staff.

The role evaluates staff performance, supports clinical operations, and ensures adherence to nursing protocols, quality, and safety standards. Shift timing is 6:45pm–7:15am, requiring a BSN and RN licensure with BLS certification. You will partner with unit leadership and other supervisors to optimize staffing and resources.