Patient-Centered Med/Surg RN Leader

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a nursing leader to deliver patient care using the nursing process within regulatory standards. You will delegate and direct licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality patient outcomes and respectful, culturally sensitive care.

The role emphasizes professional accountability, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and adherence to compliance and privacy programs. Bachelor's in nursing is preferred, RN licensure required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements 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.
• Uses 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a nursing leader to deliver patient care using the nursing process within regulatory standards. You will delegate and direct licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality patient outcomes and respectful, culturally sensitive care.

The role emphasizes professional accountability, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and adherence to compliance and privacy programs. Bachelor's in nursing is preferred, RN licensure required.