Nursing Supervisor- Emergency Medicine-Jefferson Highway

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. 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!

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.

Identifies staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluates staff performance for team members within their span of control.

• Treat critical injuries, allergic reactions and trauma.
• Quickly assess patient needs and respond to medical emergencies.
• 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, method of introduction, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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:

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:

Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

• Ability to work under high pressure.
• Pay attention to detail and quickly determine the medical needs of patients.
• Good organizational skills and ensure the unit has essential supplies.
• 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 present information clearly and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills and manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies.
• Excellent time‑management skills and work with frequent interruptions and changes in priority.
• Ability to work in stressful situations and remain objective and professional.

Medium work – exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. Works in a patient care area with risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Ochsner Health 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.

Ochsner Health prohibits remote work from the following areas:
Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. For accessibility accommodations, contact HR Employee Solution Center at  or careers.