Nephrology Unit RN Leader — Patient Care Innovator

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the Nursing Process within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code, and Practice Standards. You will delegate, direct, and support nursing staff while ensuring quality outcomes and respectful, culturally sensitive care in a dynamic team setting.

The role requires strong organizational, teaching and communication skills, accountability for practice, and alignment with unit and departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Requires RN Diploma or higher and active nursing license in state of practice.
• Preferred: associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• RN license current and BLS certification required.
• Clinical specialty certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Uses the Nursing Process in delivering patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching for patients and families.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources on Interdisciplinary Team.
• Uses data to drive quality outcomes and improvements.
• Promotes patient and staff satisfaction and morale.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Time management

Self directed

Good Judgement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Current RN License in the state of practice

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certification In Clinical Specialty Area

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the Nursing Process within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code, and Practice Standards. You will delegate, direct, and support nursing staff while ensuring quality outcomes and respectful, culturally sensitive care in a dynamic team setting.

The role requires strong organizational, teaching and communication skills, accountability for practice, and alignment with unit and departmental goals.