Perinatal Unit RN Leader: Lead Care & Outcomes

Ochsner Health System; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a nurse leader to deliver patient care using the nursing process and uphold the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code, and Standards of Practice. This role delegates, directs, and supports licensed and ancillary team members, ensuring quality outcomes and alignment with department goals.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree, RN licensure, and BLS certification; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.

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 assigned.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
• Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Organizational and time management

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health System is seeking a nurse leader to deliver patient care using the nursing process and uphold the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code, and Standards of Practice. This role delegates, directs, and supports licensed and ancillary team members, ensuring quality outcomes and alignment with department goals.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree, RN licensure, and BLS certification; BSN is preferred.