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 required.
  • 2 years relevant experience working in a fast-paced, stressful environment required.
  • Current RN License in the state of practice required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
  • Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

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.
  • 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 assigned.

Benefits

  • Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Offers a supportive work environment.
  • Recognized as a top workplace for diversity and employee satisfaction.
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