Observation & Med‑Surg RN: Lead Patient Care

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a nursing leader to guide care teams using the Nursing Process, ensuring quality patient outcomes and compliance with standards.

You will delegate, mentor staff, and collaborate across disciplines while upholding compassionate, inclusive care and Ochsner's nursing philosophy and goals.

The role emphasizes accountability, patient-centered leadership, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment at Ochsner Health.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good time management skills and self-directed
• Demonstrates good judgement

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Utilizes data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Windows software

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Judgement

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a nursing leader to guide care teams using the Nursing Process, ensuring quality patient outcomes and compliance with standards.

You will delegate, mentor staff, and collaborate across disciplines while upholding compassionate, inclusive care and Ochsner's nursing philosophy and goals.

The role emphasizes accountability, patient-centered leadership, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment at Ochsner Health.