Supv-RN OR/Surgery Charge Nurse Baptist

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Nurse Supervisor to lead point-of-care nursing for a patient care unit, coordinating interventions and supervising licensed staff.

This role requires a BSN, RN licensure in Louisiana, and BLS certification, with 1 year RN or 2 years LPN acute care experience. The supervisor will ensure safe operations, adherence to standards, and staff performance within the unit.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice is required.
• BSN required for all Magnet Facilities.
• 1 year of relevant experience as an RN or 2 years as an LPN in acute care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the operating room is clean, sterilized, and supplies are gathered for safe operations.
• Alleviates patient concerns before surgery.
• Organizes, plans, supervises, and provides coordinated care within the unit.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned departmental nurses and technicians.
• Promotes nursing protocols and evidence-based practice.
• Manages conflicts and collaborates with supervisors and unit leadership.
• Coordinates scheduling, staffing, and clinical supplies for patient care.
• Adapts communication to diverse patient populations and maintains professionalism.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

RN nursing knowledge

Patient care coordination

Communication skills

Staff development

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Tools

EHR systems

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.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job acts as a supervisor and provider of care at the point of care to 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 evaluating 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.

Education

• Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree Science of Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.

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 knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures.
• 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

• Ensures the operating room is clean, sterilized, and gathers supplies needed to complete an operation safely.
• Alleviates patient concerns before surgery.
• 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 above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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.

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