Neonatal ICU RN - Lead Care & Teaching

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a nurse leader to deliver high‑quality patient care using the nursing process and within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards, and department goals. The role supervises licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring accountable outcomes and culturally sensitive practice.

Required: graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure; BSN preferred. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential to success in a dynamic care environment.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding and directing licensed and ancillary team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and tailor teaching for patients, families, and teams.
• Delegate and manage nursing resources within the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data to evaluate care and promote practice improvements.
• Support patient satisfaction and staff morale through professional conduct.
• Adapt communication and care to diverse patient populations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a nurse leader to deliver high‑quality patient care using the nursing process and within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards, and department goals. The role supervises licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring accountable outcomes and culturally sensitive practice.

Required: graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure; BSN preferred. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential to success in a dynamic care environment.