Med-Surg RN Leader: Elevate Patient Care & Team Impact

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a nurse leader to guide patient care using the nursing process. You will delegate, direct, and support licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring high-quality outcomes and alignment with department goals.

The role requires an RN license in the state of practice and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, with BLS certification. Strong communication, organizational skills, and professional responsibility are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Required - Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Leads nursing care using the nursing process within regulatory standards.
• Delegates and directs licensed and ancillary team members to ensure quality outcomes.
• Maintains cultural sensitivity and aligns with unit and department goals.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote changes to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Supports compliance and privacy standards and ethical conduct.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Computer literacy

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization and time management

Judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a nurse leader to guide patient care using the nursing process. You will delegate, direct, and support licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring high-quality outcomes and alignment with department goals.

The role requires an RN license in the state of practice and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, with BLS certification. Strong communication, organizational skills, and professional responsibility are essential in this role.