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RN-Operations Coordinator-Cardiac ICU-Jefferson Highway

Ochsner Health System

New Orleans, LA
3 days ago

Job Description

Join Ochsner Health as an RN Operations Coordinator in the Cardiac ICU, where you will supervise and provide critical care to patients while leading a team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Your expertise will ensure high-quality patient care and operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides direct, hands-on care for critically ill or injured patients
  • Assesses risks and benefits of proposed medical interventions
  • Organizes, plans, supervises, and coordinates patient care within the unit
  • Supervises, develops, and evaluates departmental staff nurses and technicians
  • Promotes adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines
  • Manages conflict on assigned shifts and collaborates with leadership
  • Supports daily clinical operations ensuring effective scheduling and resources

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science of Nursing (BSN)
  • Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse or 2 years as an LPN in an acute care setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing
  • 2 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse