Registered Nurse – Lead Patient Care & Education

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Slidell, Louisiana is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the Nursing Process within the Nurse Practice Act. You will delegate and direct licensed and ancillary staff, uphold patient outcomes, and ensure cultural sensitivity across interactions.

This role supports unit and department objectives and requires adherence to compliance and safety standards. Education includes a RN Diploma with preferred ADN/BSN, and current state RN licensure with BLS.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse in the state of practice.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Preferred: certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Uses the Nursing Process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and teach diverse patient and family groups.
• Lead and partner with the Interdisciplinary Team and delegate as appropriate.
• Utilize data and knowledge to drive improvements and outcomes.
• Support patient satisfaction and staff morale while maintaining professional nursing standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Communication

Time management

Organization

Data entry

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Windows-style applications

Clinical software

Job description

Ochsner Health in Slidell, Louisiana is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the Nursing Process within the Nurse Practice Act. You will delegate and direct licensed and ancillary staff, uphold patient outcomes, and ensure cultural sensitivity across interactions.

This role supports unit and department objectives and requires adherence to compliance and safety standards. Education includes a RN Diploma with preferred ADN/BSN, and current state RN licensure with BLS.