RN Supervisor - OLGMC 9C Med Tele - Full Time (Nights)

Job TitleJob DescriptionExceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job– it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.This job 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 the healthcare team of 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 evaluating staff performance for team members within their span of control.Shift: 6:45pm-7:15amEducation: Required – Registered nurse diploma. Preferred – Associate or 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 and 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. Proficiency 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: Administers medications, starts IVs, and discharges patients with their healthcare team. Organizes, plans, supervises, and provides coordinated patient care within the unit. Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians. Promotes the adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines to support evidence-based practice. Manages conflict on assigned shifts and collaborates with other supervisors and unit leadership if further action is needed. Collaborates with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership and promotes patient quality, safety, and experience processes. Supports daily clinical operations on the unit by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care. 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.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.Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.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.