Lead Registered Nurse - Patient Care & Team Leadership

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced nurse leader to provide professional nursing care using established standards. You will guide licensed and ancillary staff, delegate appropriately, and ensure quality patient outcomes within the Nurse Practice Act.

The role emphasizes teaching, coordination with the care team, and adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice (active)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• CPI within 30 days of hire
• ACLS within 90 days of hire
• PALS within 90 days of hire
• Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty area

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and teach diverse patients and families.
• Communicate and manage nursing team resources and lead on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data to evaluate and promote changes for better outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction and team morale; uphold nursing standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced nurse leader to provide professional nursing care using established standards. You will guide licensed and ancillary staff, delegate appropriately, and ensure quality patient outcomes within the Nurse Practice Act.

The role emphasizes teaching, coordination with the care team, and adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements to support organizational goals.