Senior RN Leader - Med-Surg & Step-Down

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse leader to provide patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act. The role delegates and guides licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to standards.

Required: graduate of an accredited nursing program and valid RN license; BSN preferred. No prior experience required. This on-site position is integral to the interdisciplinary team and patient education efforts.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and tailor teaching for patients and families.
• Coordinate and delegate tasks within the nursing team and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data and knowledge to evaluate and drive improvements in outcomes.
• Support patient satisfaction and staff morale; promote professional nursing standards.
• Adapt care to diverse patient populations while maintaining privacy and dignity.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Nursing process

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Computer literacy

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse leader to provide patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act. The role delegates and guides licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to standards.

Required: graduate of an accredited nursing program and valid RN license; BSN preferred. No prior experience required. This on-site position is integral to the interdisciplinary team and patient education efforts.