RN Leader: Med/Surg & Tele Care Excellence

Ochsner Health; Morton (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Mississippi is seeking an experienced nurse leader to oversee patient care using the nursing process and to direct licensed and ancillary team members. The role emphasizes accountability for quality outcomes and respectful care within diverse populations.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited nursing program, an active RN license, and current BLS certification; a Clinical Specialty certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred - Certification In Clinical Specialty Area.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process in 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

Nursing process

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Judgement

Computer skills

Education

RN license

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health in Mississippi is seeking an experienced nurse leader to oversee patient care using the nursing process and to direct licensed and ancillary team members. The role emphasizes accountability for quality outcomes and respectful care within diverse populations.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited nursing program, an active RN license, and current BLS certification; a Clinical Specialty certification is preferred.