RN Supervisor - OLGSH OR/Surgery - full time

Ochsner Health•Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The RN Supervisor acts as both a supervisor and a provider of care at the point of care for individual patients and cohorts within a unit. The role evaluates nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating, and supervising care delivered by licensed nurses, registered nurses, and patient care technicians. The supervisor serves as a staff resource for patient-care assessment, planning, and evaluation, and facilitates problem resolution in collaboration with unit leadership and other supervisory staff. In collaboration with the immediate leader and other supervisors, the role identifies staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluates the performance of team members within its span of control. The position supports operating-room and surgical care, including preparing the operating room and supplies, addressing patient concerns before surgery, coordinating and supervising patient care, developing and evaluating staff, supporting evidence-based nursing practice, and helping ensure daily staffing, scheduling, supplies, and resources meet patient-care needs. The supervisor collaborates on patient quality, safety, and experience processes, manages conflict on assigned shifts, and maintains compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. This role is based in a patient-care environment and involves direct work with patients and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste. The position is classified as medium work, involving exertion of 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is 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 operating procedures.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
Proficiency in operational success indicators, including unit productivity, expense management, regulatory requirements, and quality indicators.
Proficiency with 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 throughout the patient-care process.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Ability to work in stressful situations while remaining objective and professional.
Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including moving objects using the stated levels of force.
Ability to work in a patient-care setting with occupational exposure risks that may include blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous 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 the availability of appropriate clinical supplies and resources.
Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local 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 assigned.