ICU RN Leader: Drive Compassionate Critical Care

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act. You will collaborate with licensed and ancillary staff, ensure quality outcomes, and support a culture of compassionate, inclusive care.

The role emphasizes teaching, delegation, and teamwork on an interdisciplinary unit, with attention to privacy and diversity.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice required.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Preferred certifications in clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements 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.
• Uses 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 but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Judgement

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act. You will collaborate with licensed and ancillary staff, ensure quality outcomes, and support a culture of compassionate, inclusive care.

The role emphasizes teaching, delegation, and teamwork on an interdisciplinary unit, with attention to privacy and diversity.