RN Med-Surg/Stepdown — Care Leader & Team Collaborator

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process under the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards.

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active RN license, and BLS certification; BSN and specialty certs are preferred. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients, and manage resources to achieve quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with active RN license.
• BSN preferred; clinical specialty certification a plus.
• Proficiency in nursing processes and patient education.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to deliver high‑quality patient care.
• Assess learning needs and educate patients and families.
• Delegate and manage nursing team resources within the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilize data to evaluate and drive improvements in outcomes.
• Support patient satisfaction and staff morale; uphold professional standards.
• Adapt communication to diverse patient populations and privacy needs.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Team leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process under the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards.

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active RN license, and BLS certification; BSN and specialty certs are preferred. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients, and manage resources to achieve quality outcomes.