RN Care Leader: Med-Surg, Tele & Stepdown

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a nursing leader to oversee patient care using the nursing process in accordance with regulatory standards. The role delegates, directs and supports licensed and ancillary staff while maintaining accountability for outcomes.

The position requires an RN license, BLS certification, and a Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred. Strong communication, teaching, and leadership skills are essential in this on-site role at our Lafayette facility.

Qualifications

• Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 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 required.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Judgement

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a nursing leader to oversee patient care using the nursing process in accordance with regulatory standards. The role delegates, directs and supports licensed and ancillary staff while maintaining accountability for outcomes.

The position requires an RN license, BLS certification, and a Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred. Strong communication, teaching, and leadership skills are essential in this on-site role at our Lafayette facility.