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Supervisor RN - Advanced Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplant

Ochsner Health System

New Orleans, LA
1 day ago

Job Description

Join Ochsner Health as a Supervisor RN in Advanced Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplant, where you will lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional patient care and managing transplant procedures. This role involves supervising staff, conducting clinical assessments, and ensuring the highest standards of care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs pre-transplant clinical activities to ensure patients are assessed and prepared for procedures
  • Performs clinical activities including rounds, direct patient care, and lab/test data reviews and interpretations
  • Performs post-transplant clinical activities to ensure patients receive appropriate aftercare
  • Educates patients and colleagues on transplant procedures
  • Acts as a consultant, role model, and resource person for transplant team members, nursing staff, students, and residents
  • Supervises, trains and develops department staff
  • Participates in activities for professional growth
  • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population

Required Qualifications

  • Registered nurse diploma
  • 3 years of related experience
  • Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Current American Board of Transplant Coordinators (ABTC) Certification as Clinical Transplant Coordinator