RN: Acute Medical Step-Down Care Leader

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the Nursing Process. The role requires delegation, accountability, and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, directing nursing resources, and applying data to drive improvements while maintaining compliance with standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and data entry abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good time management and self-directed.
• Demonstrates good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and teaches diverse patients and families.
• Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources.
• Utilizes data to evaluate and promote change to achieve outcomes.
• Supports patient satisfaction and staff morale.
• Adapts communication to the patient population.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains compliant with applicable laws and standards.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Good judgement

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the Nursing Process. The role requires delegation, accountability, and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, directing nursing resources, and applying data to drive improvements while maintaining compliance with standards and regulations.