Neuro ICU Nurse Lead: Patient Care Champion

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks an experienced nurse supervisor to lead patient care within a unit, coordinating the team and ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes. The role requires a BSN, an active RN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of RN experience or 2 years as an LPN in acute care.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential. You will supervise staff, administer medications, organize scheduling, and collaborate with leadership to optimize patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program with a BSN.
• Active RN license in state of practice (Louisiana).
• 1 year RN experience or 2 years LPN in acute care preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications, starts IVs, and discharges patients with the care team.
• Organizes, plans, supervises, and provides coordinated patient care within the unit.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians.
• Promotes evidence-based nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines.
• Manages conflicts on shifts and collaborates with leadership as needed.
• Ensures scheduling, staffing, and supplies support daily clinical operations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Unit supervision

Patient care coordination

Communication skills

Staff development

Education

BSN

RN License

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks an experienced nurse supervisor to lead patient care within a unit, coordinating the team and ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes. The role requires a BSN, an active RN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of RN experience or 2 years as an LPN in acute care.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential. You will supervise staff, administer medications, organize scheduling, and collaborate with leadership to optimize patient