Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - Jefferson Hwy

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Nurse Manager assumes unit responsibility for the practice, quality of care, and service delivered in the Emergency Department. The role provides leadership and support to encourage the development and performance of staff and manages assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment cost-effectively. The Nurse Manager also provides patient care using the nursing process and communicates pertinent information to patients, families, and staff.

The position focuses on quality of care and patient satisfaction, operational profitability, and developing and retaining an engaged workforce. The employee must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Duties may change and may include other related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 3 years of experience as a registered nurse, including 1 year as a charge nurse, supervisor, or leader.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of nursing practice.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills and the ability to be self-directed.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required for Ochsner Magnet Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of care and patient satisfaction through unit-specific systems and improvements.
• Support operational profitability through preliminary budgets, performance data, system reporting, and inventory management.
• Provide patient care using the nursing process.
• Communicate pertinent information to patients, families, and staff.
• Participate in professional development and maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Manage, develop, retain, and inspire an engaged workforce.
• Manage assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager