Supv-RN Operations Coord-Critical Care - Nights

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Slidell, Louisiana, is seeking a nursing supervisor responsible for direct patient care and the supervision of nursing staff. Ideal candidates need a registered nurse diploma, relevant experience, and certifications in BLS. The role entails assessing patients' conditions, managing staff, and ensuring quality care. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct, hands-on care for critically ill or injured patients.
• Assesses risks and benefits of proposed medical interventions.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates departmental staff nurses.

Skills

Excellent assessment skills

Ability to provide patient and family education

Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Proficient in using computers

Effective communication skills

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

This job acts as a supervisor and provider of care at the point of care for individuals and cohorts of patients within a unit. Evaluates nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating and supervising care provided by the healthcare team of licensed nurses, registered nurses, and patient care technicians. Serves as a resource to staff for patient care assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing interventions and facilitates problem resolution through collaboration with unit leadership and other supervisory staff. In collaboration with the immediate leader and other supervisory staff, identifies staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluates staff performance for team members within their span of control.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

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.

The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Education

• Required – Registered nurse diploma.
• Preferred – Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Experience

• Required – 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse.
• OR 2 years of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting.
• Preferred – 2 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse.

Certifications

• Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Excellent assessment skills and ability to detect very 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 when to cease life-prolonging interventions or organ donation decisions.

• Ability to be self-directed.

• Proficient in indicators of operational success such as unit productivity, expense management, regulatory requirements, and quality indicators.

• 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 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 and always remain objective and professional.

Job Duties

• Provides direct, hands‑on care for critically ill or injured patients in pre‑ and postoperative medical settings.

• Assesses the risks and benefits of proposed medical interventions, rendering life‑saving treatment in emergency situations.

• Organizes, plans, supervises, and provides coordinated patient care within the unit.

• Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians.

• Promotes the adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines to support evidence‑based practice.

• Manages conflict on assigned shifts and collaborates with other supervisors and unit leadership if further action is needed.

• Collaborates with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership and promotes patient quality, safety, and experience processes.

• Supports daily clinical operations on the unit by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care.

• 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 assigned.

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.