RN Lead — Orthopedic & Med-Surg Care

Ochsner Health; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead patient care within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. The role emphasizes leadership, accountability for patient outcomes, and collaboration with licensed and ancillary team members.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN license, and BLS certification. Strong communication, teaching, and organizational skills are essential in a diverse clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

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

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational and time management

Judgement and accountability

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead patient care within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. The role emphasizes leadership, accountability for patient outcomes, and collaboration with licensed and ancillary team members.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN license, and BLS certification. Strong communication, teaching, and organizational skills are essential in a diverse clinical setting.