Telemetry Step-Down RN: Lead Patient Care

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act framework. The role requires collaboration with licensed and support staff to ensure quality outcomes and culturally respectful care.

The successful candidate will apply clinical knowledge, supervise team members, and participate in department-wide initiatives to improve patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act framework. The role requires collaboration with licensed and support staff to ensure quality outcomes and culturally respectful care.

The successful candidate will apply clinical knowledge, supervise team members, and participate in department-wide initiatives to improve patient care and safety.