RN Supervisor - Emergency Department - Full Time - Nights

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The RN Supervisor acts as both a supervisor and a 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 on 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 position supports emergency department operations by assessing and responding to urgent patient needs, overseeing coordinated care, supervising and developing staff, and ensuring appropriate staffing, supplies, and resources. It promotes evidence-based nursing practice, patient quality and safety, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. The role involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting. The position is classified as Medium Work, with physical exertion requirements described in the posting.

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.
Ability to work under high pressure and in stressful situations while remaining objective and professional.
Ability to pay attention to detail and quickly determine patients’ medical needs.
Good organizational skills and ability to ensure essential emergency department supplies are available.
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 presenting information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient-care process.
Ability to manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies, work with frequent interruptions, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds 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 fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
2 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

Treat critical injuries, allergic reactions, and trauma.
Quickly assess patient needs and respond to medical emergencies.
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 and communication to patient populations, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
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 concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.