Nurse Unit Lead: Team Coach & Care Coordination

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking an experienced nursing leader to coordinate day-to-day activities of the nursing staff. You will direct Clinical Staff, implement unit plans, and work with related departments to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes leadership, staffing, and compliance across shifts. Ideal candidates hold a BSN with at least 2 years of clinical care experience, plus BLS and RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• 2 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting.
• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Organizing and overseeing patient care delivery during an assigned shift, ensuring proper staffing and smooth operations of a patient care unit.
• Coaching/counseling individual team members; monitoring and providing feedback on performance and addressing training needs.
• Documenting daily staffing, operational, and administrative records; maintaining compliance with governmental policies and procedures.
• Providing direction and support to nursing staff demonstrating and promoting respect for the dignity and rights of every patient; assisting with communications with patients and families
• Allocates team resources responsibly and equitably, delegates appropriate levels of responsibility and authority, and provides oversight and guidance.
• Mediates and resolves conflicts among individuals, groups, and departments.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Clinical operations

Education

BSN

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking an experienced nursing leader to coordinate day-to-day activities of the nursing staff. You will direct Clinical Staff, implement unit plans, and work with related departments to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes leadership, staffing, and compliance across shifts. Ideal candidates hold a BSN with at least 2 years of clinical care experience, plus BLS and RN licensure.