Lead Registered Nurse - Patient Care & Team Leader

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Kenner, LA seeks a RN leader to apply the nursing process and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

The role directs licensed and ancillary staff, mentors teammates, and uses data to improve outcomes while upholding patient privacy and cultural sensitivity. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice (Louisiana)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred certification in clinical specialty area
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and applies teaching strategies for patients and families.
• Directs and mentors licensed and ancillary team members; collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data to evaluate outcomes and implement improvements.
• Promotes patient privacy, cultural sensitivity, and professional accountability.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Decision making

Team leadership

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Ochsner Health in Kenner, LA seeks a RN leader to apply the nursing process and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

The role directs licensed and ancillary staff, mentors teammates, and uses data to improve outcomes while upholding patient privacy and cultural sensitivity. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.