MedSurg/Tele RN — Lead Patient Care

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the framework of state and professional standards. You will delegate and coordinate with licensed and ancillary staff while maintaining accountability for outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in the state of practice and BLS certification, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Expect emphasis on teamwork, patient education, and quality improvement in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Strong computer and clinical software proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Assess learning needs and provide teaching for patients and families.
• Lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary nursing team.
• Utilize data to evaluate and drive care improvements.
• Support customer satisfaction and staff morale.
• Respect privacy and adapt communication to diverse populations.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Communication

Team leadership

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the framework of state and professional standards. You will delegate and coordinate with licensed and ancillary staff while maintaining accountability for outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in the state of practice and BLS certification, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Expect emphasis on teamwork, patient education, and quality improvement in a dynamic clinical setting.