ICU Stepdown RN: Lead Critical Care Excellence

Ochsner Health System; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana seeks a licensed registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act. The role involves directing licensed and ancillary team members and ensuring high-quality outcomes with cultural sensitivity.

Required is an RN license and current BLS certification; a Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. The position emphasizes professional accountability, teaching, and collaboration across disciplines to support department

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Preferred: certification in clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and teach diverse patients and families.
• Communicates and delegates with the nursing team and interdisciplinary partners.
• Uses data to evaluate and improve outcomes.
• Supports respectful, high-quality patient care and morale.
• Adapts care to individual patient populations and privacy needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Judgement

Education

Nursing diploma

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana seeks a licensed registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act. The role involves directing licensed and ancillary team members and ensuring high-quality outcomes with cultural sensitivity.

Required is an RN license and current BLS certification; a Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. The position emphasizes professional accountability, teaching, and collaboration across disciplines to support department