Trauma PICU Nurse Leader

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

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a nurse leader to guide patient care using the nursing process within regulatory and professional standards. The role delegates and directs licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring accountability for outcomes while valuing diversity in interactions and aligning with unit and department goals.

The position requires education from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, BLS, and preferred clinical specialty certification.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and educate patients and families.
• Delegate, direct, and manage nursing team resources.
• Use data to evaluate and promote changes for better outcomes.
• Support patient satisfaction and staff morale.
• Respect privacy and adapt explanations to diverse patients.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain compliance with laws and standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Communication skills

Time management

Computers & software

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a nurse leader to guide patient care using the nursing process within regulatory and professional standards. The role delegates and directs licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring accountability for outcomes while valuing diversity in interactions and aligning with unit and department goals.

The position requires education from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, BLS, and preferred clinical specialty certification.