Lead RN - Patient Care & Team Leadership

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced RN leader to deliver patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act and professional standards. You will delegate and support licensed and ancillary team members, ensuring quality outcomes and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS, and a focus on teaching, leadership, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet unit and department goals.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and provide teaching to patients and families.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources.
• Use data to evaluate and promote changes for better outcomes.
• Promote customer satisfaction and staff morale.
• Adapt practices to diverse patient populations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization & time management

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced RN leader to deliver patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act and professional standards. You will delegate and support licensed and ancillary team members, ensuring quality outcomes and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS, and a focus on teaching, leadership, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet unit and department goals.