Ochsner Health - New Orleans, LA
posted 3 months ago
At Ochsner Health, we are committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating since our inception in 1942. This position acts as a supervisor and provider of care at the point of care to individuals and cohorts of patients within a unit. The role involves evaluating nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating, and supervising care provided by the healthcare team, which includes licensed nurses, registered nurses, and patient care technicians. As a resource to staff, the supervisor will assist in patient care assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing interventions, while also facilitating problem resolution through collaboration with unit leadership and other supervisory staff. In collaboration with the immediate leader and other supervisory staff, the supervisor will identify staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluate performance for team members within their span of control. The job requires the individual to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations made for qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description serves as a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities and is subject to change at the company's discretion. The position requires a registered nurse diploma, with a preferred associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Candidates must have at least one year of relevant experience as a registered nurse or two years as an LPN in an acute care setting, with a preference for two years of relevant experience as a registered nurse. Required certifications include a current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. The role demands strong problem-solving skills, the ability to assess medical needs, and proficiency in operational success indicators such as unit productivity and quality indicators. Effective communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to manage priorities and projects are essential for success in this role.