Lead RN, Medical Telemetry

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks a nursing leader to guide patient care using the nursing process, delegating to licensed and support staff and ensuring quality outcomes.

You will uphold standards of practice, promote cultural sensitivity, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet department goals and improve patient satisfaction.

Required: RN license in the state, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and current BLS; Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks a nursing leader to guide patient care using the nursing process, delegating to licensed and support staff and ensuring quality outcomes.

You will uphold standards of practice, promote cultural sensitivity, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet department goals and improve patient satisfaction.

Required: RN license in the state, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and current BLS; Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.