RN Supervisor - School Nurse Program

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job oversees patient care outcomes through the assimilation and application of research-based information to design, implement and evaluate patient plans of care. Acts as a provider and manager of care at the point of 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.

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.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• 2 years of nursing experience.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to move throughout the department, the hospital, and between off-campus sites.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the utilization of nursing protocols/practice guidelines based on existing evidence and supports the conduct of nursing research in accordance with guidelines.
• Organizes, plans, directs, provides and coordinates patient care within the unit.
• Manages conflict appropriately on shift assigned and reports issues to the unit leadership if further action/follow up is needed.
• Acts as facilitator by meeting the needs of staff while aligning self with the strategic direction set by the unit leadership.
• Assists leadership team in identifying cost-containment/reduction strategies.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree