Supv-RN Operations PACU-Jefferson Highway 6a-3:30pm: 4 days/week.-

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a nurse supervisor to lead patient care within a unit, coordinating and delegating nursing interventions across licensed staff. The role emphasizes education, problem-solving, and collaboration with unit leadership to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates will hold an RN license in the state of practice and preferably a BSN, with magnet facility experience being a plus. The position involves hands-on care, staffing, and adherence to evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in the state of practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct, hands-on care for critically ill or injured patients in pre- and postoperative medical settings.
• Organizes, plans, supervises, and provides coordinated patient care within the unit.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians.
• Promotes evidence-based practice by adopting nursing protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Manages conflicts on shifts and collaborates with unit leadership.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Clinical leadership

Anatomy & physiology

Patient education

Computers/software

Education

RN license in state of practice

BSN degree

BSN preferred for Magnet facilities

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Overview

This job acts as a supervisor and provider of care at the point of care to individuals and cohorts of patients within a unit. The role evaluates nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating and supervising care provided by licensed nurses, registered nurses, and patient care technicians. It serves as a resource for staff for patient care assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing interventions and facilitates problem resolution through collaboration with unit leadership and supervisory staff.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.

Experience

• Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 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

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 determining when to cease life-prolonging interventions or organ donation decisions.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Proficiency 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 respecting privacy, initiating introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Ochsner Health 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.