RN, Surgical Stepdown: Lead Patient Care

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an experienced RN leader to provide high-quality patient care within our nursing teams in New Orleans. The role emphasizes applying the nursing process, evidence-based teaching, and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities include guiding care delivery, promoting patient safety, and adapting practices to diverse populations while ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice (current)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and teaches patients and families.
• Leads and delegates to the nursing team within the interdisciplinary group.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote changes for optimal outcomes.
• Supports patient safety, privacy, and compliance with laws and standards.
• Adapts care to diverse patient populations and cultures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking an experienced RN leader to provide high-quality patient care within our nursing teams in New Orleans. The role emphasizes applying the nursing process, evidence-based teaching, and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities include guiding care delivery, promoting patient safety, and adapting practices to diverse populations while ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and organizational standards.