Lead Registered Nurse — Patient Care & Team Leadership

Ochsner Health System; Shreveport (LA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana is seeking a registered nurse for a 12‑week assignment. The nurse will lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards, delegating and guiding licensed and ancillary staff, and ensuring quality outcomes.

You will participate in unit and department strategic goals, support diverse patient populations, and adapt communication styles. Reasonable accommodations available to qualified individuals.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; RN license in state of practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong verbal and written communication; good judgment; teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Uses the nursing process for patient care delivery.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies for patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources and serves as a leader on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces customer satisfaction, employee morale, and fosters professional development in nursing.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations, including privacy, introduction, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Critical thinking

Educación

RN license in state of practice

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana is seeking a registered nurse for a 12‑week assignment. The nurse will lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards, delegating and guiding licensed and ancillary staff, and ensuring quality outcomes.

You will participate in unit and department strategic goals, support diverse patient populations, and adapt communication styles. Reasonable accommodations available to qualified individuals.