RN Supervisor - Surgery ICU - Kings Hwy

Ochsner Health System; Werner Park (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System, located in Werner Park, Louisiana, is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to oversee patient care within the unit. This role focuses on evaluating nursing interventions, coordinating the healthcare team's efforts, and promoting effective patient care protocols.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least a year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing clinical operations and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ochsner offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate nursing interventions and supervise care provided by the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with leadership to assess staff performance.
• Manage conflict and promote patient care quality and safety.

Skills

Excellent assessment skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Proficient in computers and software

Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

This job acts as a supervisor and provider of care at the point of care to individuals and cohorts within a unit. The role evaluates nursing interventions, coordinates, delegates, and supervises care provided by licensed nurses, registered nurses, and patient care technicians.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating and supervising care provided by the healthcare team.
• Serve as a resource for staff for patient care assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing interventions and facilitate problem resolution through collaboration with unit leadership and other supervisory staff.
• Collaborate with immediate leader and other supervisory staff to identify staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluate staff performance for team members within their span of control.
• Assess risks and benefits of proposed medical interventions, rendering life‑saving treatment in emergency situations.
• Organize, plan, supervise, and provide coordinated patient care within the unit.
• Promote the adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines to support evidence‑based practice.
• Manage conflict on assigned shifts and collaborate with other supervisors and unit leadership if further action is needed.
• Collaborate with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership and promote relevant processes.
• Support daily clinical operations by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, ensuring respect for privacy, appropriate introduction to the patient, and communication style.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Experience: 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse or 2 years as an LPN in an acute care setting. Preferred: 2 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse.
• Certifications: Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent assessment skills and ability to detect subtle changes in a patient’s condition.
• Ability to provide patient and family education.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medications and their actions, interactions, side effects, and calculations.
• Ability to handle end‑of‑life issues such as decisions to cease life‑prolonging interventions or organ donation decisions.
• Self‑directed and proficient in unit productivity, expense management, regulatory requirements, and quality indicators.
• Proficiency in 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 while remaining objective and professional.

Physical & Environmental Demands

Medium work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, pushing and/or pulling controls, and maintaining a production rate pace. Exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. Occupational risk for communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Compliance & Safety

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards. Maintains the company’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors, patient and employee safety, and privacy concerns.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.