Ortho-Neuro RN Leader — Patient Care & Team Impact

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act framework. You will delegate, direct, and support licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and culturally competent care.

Responsibilities include teaching diverse patients and families, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and using data to drive improvement while upholding patient safety and privacy.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice (current)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association
• Preferred certification in a clinical specialty area

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to deliver patient care
• Assess learning needs and teach patients, families, and groups
• Delegate and manage nursing team resources within the interdisciplinary team
• Use data to evaluate and promote changes for better outcomes
• Support patient satisfaction, staff morale, and professional nursing practice
• Respect privacy and adapt communication to diverse patient populations
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Clinical judgement

Education

RN diploma

Associate or BS in Nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act framework. You will delegate, direct, and support licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and culturally competent care.

Responsibilities include teaching diverse patients and families, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and using data to drive improvement while upholding patient safety and privacy.