Med-Surg Nurse Leader

Ochsner Health; Breaux Bridge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an experienced registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act framework. The role emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and culturally competent care in a dynamic patient setting.

You will delegate, guide licensed and ancillary staff, and focus on outcomes, safety, and quality improvement while upholding our commitment to inclusivity and exceptional patient experience.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to delegate and manage interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Assess learning needs and tailor teaching to patients and families.
• Communicate and delegate tasks within the nursing team and support staff.
• Monitor outcomes using data to promote improvements.
• Support compliance with regulatory and privacy standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an experienced registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act framework. The role emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and culturally competent care in a dynamic patient setting.

You will delegate, guide licensed and ancillary staff, and focus on outcomes, safety, and quality improvement while upholding our commitment to inclusivity and exceptional patient experience.