OR/Surgical RN: Lead Patient Care & Team

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a registered nurse to lead nursing care within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. The role emphasizes delegation, accountability for outcomes, and collaboration across disciplines.

Requirements include RN license in the state, BLS certification, and potentially a clinical specialty certification. The position involves adapting to diverse patient populations and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good time management and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal, leadership, and delegation skills with good judgement and supervision ability.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in delivering patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and teaches diverse patients, families, and groups.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources within the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote changes for optimal outcomes.
• Supports customer satisfaction and staff morale and nursing profession improvement.
• Adapts interactions to patient population and privacy considerations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal leadership

Computer proficiency

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a registered nurse to lead nursing care within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. The role emphasizes delegation, accountability for outcomes, and collaboration across disciplines.

Requirements include RN license in the state, BLS certification, and potentially a clinical specialty certification. The position involves adapting to diverse patient populations and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.