Lead OR Nurse — Surgery

Ochsner Health; Kaplan (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Kaplan, Louisiana seeks an experienced registered nurse leader to oversee direct patient care using the nursing process and to delegate tasks to licensed and ancillary staff. The role emphasizes quality outcomes, patient safety, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license in Louisiana, is BLS certified, and demonstrates strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and educates patients and families.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources.
• Leads interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
• Adapts care to diverse patient populations.

Skills

RN leadership

Nursing process

Patient education

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Ochsner Health in Kaplan, Louisiana seeks an experienced registered nurse leader to oversee direct patient care using the nursing process and to delegate tasks to licensed and ancillary staff. The role emphasizes quality outcomes, patient safety, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license in Louisiana, is BLS certified, and demonstrates strong organizational and leadership abilities.