RN Supervisor - Observation Unit - OMC, Jeff Hwy - FT - NIGHTS - Sign on Bonus Available

Overview We\'ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! Responsibilities This role plans patient 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; facilitates discharge planning. Provides a significant communication link between Unit Director, staff, patients, physicians and others; serves as a resource for patient care assessment and for planning/evaluation of nursing interventions. Facilitates problem resolution and collaborates with the Unit Director and other supervisory staff in assessing quality of care, identifying staff strengths/weaknesses and evaluating staff performance. Serves as a liaison between staff and Clinical Nurse Specialists and other nursing resources; assumes responsibility for cost-effective and efficient use of human, environmental and material resources. Education Required: Registered nurse diploma Preferred: Associate\'s or bachelor\'s degree in nursing Work Experience Required: 2 years relevant experience working in a fast-paced, stressful environment Certifications Required: Current RN License in the state of practice Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Strong analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent customer service skills. Job Duties 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 (respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanations to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style). Performs other related duties as assigned. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Compliance, Privacy and Equal Opportunity This 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/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer 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. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and may be exposed to infectious materials. There may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment depending on essential duties. Additional Information Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact our HR Employee Solution Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io (select option 1) or View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about job status. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health