Lead RN - Labor Unit Care Leader

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

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. You will supervise licensed and ancillary staff, ensure quality outcomes, and support diversity and the health system’s strategic goals.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program, RN licensure in the state, BLS certification, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Clinical specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and teach diverse patients and families.
• Delegate and manage nursing team resources.
• Use data to evaluate outcomes and promote change.
• Foster customer and staff satisfaction and morale.
• Adhere to privacy and adapt communication to patients.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Clinical Specialty Certification (preferred)

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. You will supervise licensed and ancillary staff, ensure quality outcomes, and support diversity and the health system’s strategic goals.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program, RN licensure in the state, BLS certification, and ongoing professional development.