Med/Surg RN Leader: Elevate Patient Care

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a nurse leader to provide comprehensive patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act framework. You will delegate, direct, and support licensed and ancillary team members to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in the state, BLS certification, and a focus on culturally competent care across diverse populations. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and ongoing adherence to standards are essential.

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.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Judgement

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) familiarity

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a nurse leader to provide comprehensive patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act framework. You will delegate, direct, and support licensed and ancillary team members to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in the state, BLS certification, and a focus on culturally competent care across diverse populations. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and ongoing adherence to standards are essential.