Nurse Unit Leader: Elevate Care & Team Performance

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced nursing leader to oversee unit responsibilities, drive quality of care, and supervise staff. The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and adherence to clinical standards within a hospital setting.

The candidate will have RN licensure, an Associate degree (BSN preferred) and at least 7 years in health care with 2 years in supervision, plus BLS certification. Join a team focused on exceptional patient care and staff development.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association
• 7 years of related health care experience including 2 years in supervision or management
• Knowledge of nursing practice
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality of care and patient satisfaction through unit-specific systems and improvements
• Ensures operational profitability with preliminary budgets, performance data, system reporting, and inventory management
• Provides care to patients, effectively using the nursing process
• Communicates pertinent information to patients, families, and staff
• Participates in activities for professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials
• Manages, develops, retains and inspires an engaged workforce
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-directed

Education

Associate degree

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced nursing leader to oversee unit responsibilities, drive quality of care, and supervise staff. The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and adherence to clinical standards within a hospital setting.

The candidate will have RN licensure, an Associate degree (BSN preferred) and at least 7 years in health care with 2 years in supervision, plus BLS certification. Join a team focused on exceptional patient care and staff development.