RN Supervisor - MedSurg/Tele/SD IMTA - Jeff Hwy - Full Time DAYS

Job Summary Acts as a supervisor and provider of care at the point of care to individuals and cohorts of patients within a unit. Evaluates nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating and supervising care provided by licensed nurses, registered nurses, and patient care technicians. Serves as a resource to staff for patient care assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing interventions and facilitates problem resolution through collaboration with unit leadership and other supervisory staff. In collaboration with the immediate leader and other supervisory staff, identifies staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluates staff performance for team members within their span of control. Education Required – Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s Degree Science of Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities. Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Experience Required – 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse OR 2 years of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting. Preferred – 2 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse. Certifications Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Problem‑solving skills. Ability to assess the medical needs of a patient and find a solution to ensure their health and wellbeing. Ability to be self‑directed. Proficient in indicators of operational success such as unit productivity, expense management, regulatory requirements, and quality indicators. 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. Excellent organizational skills and ability to routinely manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies. Excellent time‑management skills and ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to work in stressful situations and always remain objective and professional. Job Duties Administration of medications, initiation of IVs, and discharge of patients with their healthcare team. Organization, planning, supervision, and provision of coordinated patient care within the unit. Supervision, development, and evaluation of assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians. Promotion of the adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines to support evidence‑based practice. Management of conflict on assigned shifts and collaboration with other supervisors and unit leadership as needed. Collaboration with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership and promotion of patient quality, safety, and experience processes. Support of daily clinical operations on the unit by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care. Adaptation of behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, introduction to the patient, explanation of services or procedures, and communication style. Performing other related duties as assigned. Compliance & Privacy Responsibilities Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards. The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct, patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and other compliance‑related concerns. Physical & Environmental Demands Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area where patients enter, works directly with patients, and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases and to hazardous medications or hazardous waste through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. Equal Opportunity Employer Ochsner Health 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr