RN Supervisor - Operations Coordinator - Wound Care

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. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 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! Job Summary This role acts as a supervisor and provider of care at the point of care to individuals and cohorts of patients within a unit. The supervisor evaluates nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating and supervising care provided by the healthcare team of licensed nurses, registered nurses, and patient care technicians. The position 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, the supervisor identifies staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluates staff performance for team members within their span of control. Key Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following responsibilities summarize the primary duties of the position. Organize, plan, supervise, and provide coordinated patient care within the unit. Supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians. Promote the 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 if further action is needed. Collaborate with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership and promote patient quality, safety, and experience processes. Support daily clinical operations on the unit by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care. Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, introduction style, explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions, and communication style. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Science of Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities. 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 and Licensure Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) 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 remain objective and professional. Job Duties 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 privacy respect, introduction style, explanation of procedures, 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. Physical and 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; works in an 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. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Equal Opportunity Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. 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. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. 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