RN Supervisor - Behavioral Health - Days

Ochsner Health; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver and coordinate patient care on a dedicated unit. This role requires applying the nursing process, supervising support staff, and ensuring effective discharge planning.

Required: RN licensure, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team are essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of practice.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association.
• Experience with nursing process and patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage patient care using the nursing process on the unit.
• Coordinate clinical operations and supervise care provided by the team.
• Communicate critical issues to physicians and leadership as needed.
• Assist with discharge planning and resource management.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Nursing process

Patient care

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assumes accountability for patient plans of care; provides and manages care to individuals and cohorts of patients within a unit; designs, implements and evaluates nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating and supervising the care provided by the healthcare team, including licensed nurses, patient care technicians and other health professionals; and facilitates effective and efficient discharge planning. Provides a significant communication link between Unit Director, staff, patients, physicians and others; serves as a resource to staff for patient care assessment and in the planning and evaluation of nursing interventions; facilitates problem resolution and collaborates with the Unit Director and other supervisory staff in assessing the quality of care provided, identifying staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluating the staff performance; serves as a liaison between staff and Clinical Nurse Specialists and other nursing resources; assumes responsibility for the cost effective and efficient use of human, environmental and material resources.

Education

• Required - Registered nurse diploma.
• Preferred - Associate's degree in nursing.

Work Experience

• Required -2 years of relevant experience working in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Certifications

• Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Job Duties

• Uses the nursing process effectively in the delivery of patient care.
• Coordinates clinical operations on the unit.
• Communicates critical issues to appropriate parties.
• Manages and develops employees.
• Effectively manages resources.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.