ICU RN Team Leader | Critical Care Excellence

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act. You will delegate tasks, supervise licensed and ancillary staff, and uphold quality patient outcomes while respecting diverse populations.

Requires RN license in LA, BLS, and a nursing degree; Bachelor's preferred. This role demands strong communication, organizational skills, and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams to support unit and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred certification 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 skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act. You will delegate tasks, supervise licensed and ancillary staff, and uphold quality patient outcomes while respecting diverse populations.

Requires RN license in LA, BLS, and a nursing degree; Bachelor's preferred. This role demands strong communication, organizational skills, and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams to support unit and