Supervisor RN Operations Coordinator Virtual Nursing

About This Role

This role involves supervising and providing direct patient care, coordinating and delegating tasks to licensed nurses and patient care technicians, and serving as a resource for patient assessment and intervention. The supervisor will also evaluate staff performance and facilitate problem resolution in collaboration with unit leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Administer medications, start IVs, and discharge patients with their healthcare team
• Adapt behavior to specific patient populations, including respect for privacy and communication style
• Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, and regulatory agency requirements

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse OR 2 years of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree Science of Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.
• 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse OR 2 years of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• 2 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess the medical needs of a patient
• Ability to be 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
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and projects
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work in stressful situations and remain objective and professional

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