About The Position

This job assumes responsibility for patient plans of care; provides and manages care to individuals and cohorts of patients within a unit; designs, implements and evaluates nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating and supervising the care provided by the healthcare team, including licensed nurses, patient care technicians and other health professionals; and facilitates effective and efficient discharge planning. Provides a significant communication link between Unit Director, staff, patients, physicians and others; serves as a resource to staff for patient care assessment and in the planning and evaluation of nursing interventions; facilitates problem resolution and collaborates with the Unit Director and other supervisory staff in assessing the quality of care provided, identifying staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluating the staff performance; serves as a liaison between staff and Clinical Nurse Specialists and other nursing resources; assumes responsibility for the cost effective and efficient use of human, environmental and material resources.

Requirements

  • Registered nurse diploma.
  • 2 years relevant experience working in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
  • Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

  • Uses the nursing process effectively in the delivery of patient care.
  • Coordinates clinical operations on the unit.
  • Communicates critical issues to appropriate parties.
  • Manages and develops employees.
  • Effectively manages resources.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
  • 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.
  • This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

  • Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.
  • For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana.
  • Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years.
  • Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region.
  • In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries.
  • Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians.
  • Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024
  • Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
  • Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace
  • Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA!
  • Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune
  • Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
  • Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023
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