Lead RN - High-Acuity Med/Surg Care

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks an RN leader to provide patient care using the nursing process within regulatory standards. The role requires active coordination with licensed and ancillary staff, maintaining accountability for patient outcomes and adherence to care standards.

The incumbent will teach and supervise, delegate tasks, and participate in unit goals while ensuring culturally competent care and professional responsibility. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team is essential.

Qualifications

• Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred - Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies for diverse patients and families.
• Leads and mentors the nursing team; delegates and manages resources.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Supports customer satisfaction and staff morale and professional nursing standards.
• Adapts care to diverse patient populations and maintains privacy and respect.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization and time management

Judgement

Education

RN nursing program graduate

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks an RN leader to provide patient care using the nursing process within regulatory standards. The role requires active coordination with licensed and ancillary staff, maintaining accountability for patient outcomes and adherence to care standards.

The incumbent will teach and supervise, delegate tasks, and participate in unit goals while ensuring culturally competent care and professional responsibility. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team is essential.