Med-Surg RN Leader: Patient Care & Teaching

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Nurse Leader to provide patient care leadership within the nursing process framework. You will delegate, direct and assist licensed and ancillary team members, ensure quality outcomes, and model professional accountability.

Qualifications include RN license in state of practice, BLS, and graduate from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred. Leadership, communication, and ability to work with diverse populations are essential.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice is required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• BSN preferred or higher education beyond basic nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to deliver patient care and outcomes.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies for diverse patients and families.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources; leads interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote changes to improve quality and safety.
• Supports compliance, privacy, and ethical standards within patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing process

Communication

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Nurse Leader to provide patient care leadership within the nursing process framework. You will delegate, direct and assist licensed and ancillary team members, ensure quality outcomes, and model professional accountability.

Qualifications include RN license in state of practice, BLS, and graduate from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred. Leadership, communication, and ability to work with diverse populations are essential.