RN, Med/Surg/Telemetry: Day Shift Leader

ochsner; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced registered nurse to lead and deliver patient care using established nursing processes. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, delegate tasks, and ensure quality outcomes while upholding privacy and cultural sensitivity.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in nursing with current RN licensure and BLS. The role emphasizes teaching, policy adherence, and ongoing professional accountability within our patient-centered care environment.

Qualifications

• Uses the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families and staff.
• Shows strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Exhibits sound time management and organizational abilities.
• Applies clinical judgment to plan and adjust care.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies for diverse patients, families and groups.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources; leads the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data and knowledge to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Adapts care to the patient population, respecting privacy and communication needs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Clinical judgment

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced registered nurse to lead and deliver patient care using established nursing processes. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, delegate tasks, and ensure quality outcomes while upholding privacy and cultural sensitivity.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in nursing with current RN licensure and BLS. The role emphasizes teaching, policy adherence, and ongoing professional accountability within our patient-centered care environment.