RN Supervisor - OLGMC 9C Med Tele - Full Time (Nights)

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the evening shift (6:45pm-7:15am). The role involves administering medications, IV starts, discharges, and coordinating unit patient care with the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license, BLS, and at least 1 year of RN experience or 2 years as an LPN in acute care, with preferred ADN/BSN. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RN required.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 1 year of relevant RN experience OR 2 years as an LPN in acute care.
• Preferred: 2 years of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications, starts IVs, and discharges patients with their healthcare team.
• Organizes, plans, supervises, and provides coordinated patient care within the unit.
• Supervises and evaluates staff nurses and technicians.
• Promotes adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines to support evidence-based practice.
• Manages conflict on shifts and collaborates with unit leadership when needed.
• Collaborates with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership to promote processes.
• Supports daily clinical operations by ensuring staffing and supplies are available for patient care.

Skills

Problem solving

Clinical assessment

Self directed

Operational awareness

Computers & software

Verbal & written communication

Organization

Time management

Stress management

Education

RN diploma

ADN/BSN preferred

Tools

Nursing software

Electronic health records (EHR)

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, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

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!

Shift

6:45pm-7:15am

Education

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

Experience

• Required - 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse OR 2 years of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting.
• Preferred - 2 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse.

Certifications

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess the medical needs of a patient and find a solution to ensure their health and wellbeing.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Proficient in indicators of operational success such as unit productivity, expense management, regulatory requirements, and quality indicators.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to routinely manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to work in stressful situations and always remain objective and professional.

Job Duties

• Administers medications, starts IVs, and discharges patients with their healthcare team.
• Organizes, plans, supervises, and provides coordinated patient care within the unit.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians.
• Promotes the adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines to support evidence-based practice.
• Manages conflict on assigned shifts and collaborates with other supervisors and unit leadership if further action is needed.
• Collaborates with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership and promotes patient quality, safety, and experience processes.
• Supports daily clinical operations on the unit by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care.
• 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 assigned.

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.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. 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 . Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body f