Senior RN Leader: Elevate Patient Care & Outcomes

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse leader to provide patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code, and Standards of Practice. The role delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members while ensuring quality outcomes and cultural sensitivity.

The position requires RN licensure in the state, BLS certification, and a nursing degree with potential specialty certification.

Qualifications

• 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 and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• 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 required.

Skills

Computers & software

Verbal & written communication

Organization & time management

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse leader to provide patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code, and Standards of Practice. The role delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members while ensuring quality outcomes and cultural sensitivity.

The position requires RN licensure in the state, BLS certification, and a nursing degree with potential specialty certification.