Nurse Team Lead: Patient Care & Outcomes

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, delegate appropriately, and assume accountability for quality patient outcomes.

You will demonstrate strong communication, adaptability to diverse patient populations, and commitment to safety, privacy, and standards of conduct.

Qualifications

• Required -Registered nurse diploma.
• Preferred -Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Required -Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Required -Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for diverse patients and groups.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) and acts as leader on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Registered nurse diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, delegate appropriately, and assume accountability for quality patient outcomes.

You will demonstrate strong communication, adaptability to diverse patient populations, and commitment to safety, privacy, and standards of conduct.