RN Surgical Stepdown Leader: Compassionate Patient Care

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an RN leader to deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process within regulatory standards. You will delegate, supervise licensed and support staff, and be accountable for outcomes while respecting diverse patient populations.

Required: RN license in state of practice and BLS. Preferred: BSN and strong communication skills; healthcare team collaboration is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice (required).
• BSN degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or as per policy.
• Experience not required beyond license; leadership skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process to patient care.
• Assess learning needs and teach diverse patient groups.
• Delegate and manage nursing team resources.
• Use data to evaluate and promote quality outcomes.
• Support privacy, safety, and professional standards.

Skills

Nursing Process

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Education

Education

RN License

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking an RN leader to deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process within regulatory standards. You will delegate, supervise licensed and support staff, and be accountable for outcomes while respecting diverse patient populations.

Required: RN license in state of practice and BLS. Preferred: BSN and strong communication skills; healthcare team collaboration is essential in this role.