RN - Labor & Delivery Lead: Family Care

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Houma, LA seeks an experienced registered nurse to lead the delivery of patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act and professional standards. You will delegate, direct, and assist licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and culturally competent care in a dynamic team environment.

Required - Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active RN license; BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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.

Skills

Computers & software

Verbal & written communication

Leadership & teamwork

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Ochsner Health in Houma, LA seeks an experienced registered nurse to lead the delivery of patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act and professional standards. You will delegate, direct, and assist licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and culturally competent care in a dynamic team environment.

Required - Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active RN license; BLS certification.