RN Supervisor - Med/Surg - Nights - Sign On Bonus!

Job Overview At Ochsner, 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 supervisor 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 immediate leaders, the supervisor identifies staff strengths, weaknesses, and evaluates staff performance for team members within their span of control. Education 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 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. 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 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 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. 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. The incumbent works in a patient care area and is exposed to blood, body fluid and tissue. The role may involve occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health System