Post-Op Surgical RN Lead for Patient Care

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, is hiring a registered nurse to lead and deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process. The role emphasizes teaching patients and families, coordinating the nursing team, and ensuring safe, evidence-based practices across diverse populations.

Required RN licensure and BLS; an RN diploma is needed, with preferred advanced nursing degrees or specialty certification.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice (required).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).
• Certification in clinical specialty area (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and educates patients and families.
• Leads and coordinates nursing team resources within interdisciplinary group.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote changes for better outcomes.
• Supports patient privacy and respectful interactions in diverse populations.
• Adapts care to specific patient populations and maintains professional accountability.

Education

RN diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, is hiring a registered nurse to lead and deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process. The role emphasizes teaching patients and families, coordinating the nursing team, and ensuring safe, evidence-based practices across diverse populations.

Required RN licensure and BLS; an RN diploma is needed, with preferred advanced nursing degrees or specialty certification.