RN Supervisor - OLGSH OR/Surgery - full time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The RN Supervisor acts as a supervisor and provider of care at the point of care to individuals and cohorts of patients within a unit. The role evaluates nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating, and supervising care provided by licensed nurses, registered nurses, and patient care technicians. The supervisor serves as a resource to staff for patient-care assessment, planning, and evaluation, and facilitates problem resolution in collaboration with unit leadership and other supervisory staff. In collaboration with leadership, the supervisor identifies staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluates the performance of team members within their span of control. The role supports operating room and surgical unit operations, including organizing and providing coordinated patient care, supervising and developing staff, promoting evidence-based nursing practices, and ensuring staffing, scheduling, supplies, and resources are available. The supervisor helps maintain patient quality, safety, and experience processes and ensures compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. Duties may change or be supplemented at the employer’s discretion.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.
At least 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse, or 2 years of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
Proficiency with operational success indicators, including unit productivity, expense management, regulatory requirements, and quality indicators.
Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including managing priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies and working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Ability to work in stressful situations while remaining objective and professional.
Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

2 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

Ensure the operating room is clean and sterilized, and gather supplies needed to complete operations safely.
Alleviate patient concerns before surgery.
Organize, plan, supervise, and provide coordinated patient care within the unit.
Supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians.
Promote adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines to support evidence-based practice.
Manage conflict on assigned shifts and collaborate with other supervisors and unit leadership when further action is needed.
Collaborate with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership and promote related processes.
Support daily clinical operations by ensuring effective scheduling and staffing and that appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Promptly report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.