Dir-Nursing Unit - Advance Medical & Surgical Specialty Service - Full Time

Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree Science of Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.

Preferred - Master's degree in nursing.

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.

• Knowledge of nursing practice.

• Exceptional leadership skills.

• Good organizational skills and time management skills ability to be self-directed.

• Provides effective leadership to the assigned departments(s) of responsibility.

• Conducts financial and resource management.

• Participates in activities for professional growth and development.

• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned area.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer, including participation in interdepartmental and extracurricular activities.

• Performs other related duties as required.

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.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.