Supv-RN - Emergency Medicine - OMC Baton Rouge ED

This position serves 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 licensed nurses, registered nurses, and patient care technicians. They serve as a resource for staff regarding patient care assessment, planning, and evaluation, and facilitate problem resolution through collaboration with unit leadership and other supervisory staff.

The supervisor also identifies staff strengths and weaknesses and evaluates staff performance for team members within their span of control.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following outlines the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Science of Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

• 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.

• Required:
  
  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 ability to 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 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.

• 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, introduction to the patient, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Medium work: occasional lifting of 20 to 50 pounds, frequent lifting of 10 to 25 pounds, and/or constant lifting up to 10 pounds. Requires walking or standing for significant periods and may involve pushing or pulling objects. Exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues is routine. Occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications is present.

Ochsner 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, veteran status, or disability status.