RN Lead – Med/Surg Tele/SD, Day Shift 7a-7p

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an experienced nurse leader to oversee patient care using the nursing process within our multidisciplinary team. The role requires guiding licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes, and upholding standards of privacy and ethics in a diverse patient population.

The position emphasizes teaching, delegating, and collaborating to meet unit goals and regulatory requirements while remaining adaptable to changes in healthcare standards and patient needs.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of practice (Registered Nurse)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and teaches patients and families.
• Leads nursing team and collaborates with interdisciplinary staff.
• Uses data to evaluate care and promote Quality Improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Judgement

Tech proficiency

Education

Accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Nursing software

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking an experienced nurse leader to oversee patient care using the nursing process within our multidisciplinary team. The role requires guiding licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes, and upholding standards of privacy and ethics in a diverse patient population.

The position emphasizes teaching, delegating, and collaborating to meet unit goals and regulatory requirements while remaining adaptable to changes in healthcare standards and patient needs.