Trauma Unit RN - Lead, Hands-on Critical Care

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the Nursing Process within the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. You will delegate and support the nursing team, ensuring quality outcomes and respectful, culturally aware interactions.

The role requires RN licensure in the state of practice and current BLS certification, with strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills to drive department goals.

Qualifications

• RN Diploma is required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of practice and BLS certification required.
• Must have computer skills for data entry and information retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Use the Nursing Process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies for diverse patients and families.
• Communicate and manage nursing team resources; act as leader on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Utilize data to evaluate and promote changes for optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction and staff morale; uphold nursing professionalism.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows-style applications

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Judgement

Education

RN Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead patient care using the Nursing Process within the Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. You will delegate and support the nursing team, ensuring quality outcomes and respectful, culturally aware interactions.

The role requires RN licensure in the state of practice and current BLS certification, with strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills to drive department goals.