Registered Nurse (RN) Operations Coordinator in Forest, MS

**Overview:**
As a Registered Nurse (RN) Operations Coordinator at Ochsner Health, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare facilities. This dynamic role will challenge you to think critically, work collaboratively, and demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. **Responsibilities:**
• Administers medications, starts IVs, and discharges patients with the healthcare team
• Organizes, plans, supervises, and provides coordinated patient care within the unit
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians
• Promotes the adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines to support evidence-based practice
• Manages conflict on assigned shifts and collaborates with other supervisors and unit leadership if further action is needed
• Collaborates with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership and promotes patient quality, safety, and experience processes
• Supports daily clinical operations on the unit by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• *Qualifications:**
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in 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
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess the medical needs of a patient and find a solution to ensure their health and wellbeing
• Ability to be self-directed
• Proficient 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 always remain objective and professional
• *Benefits:**
As an employee of Ochsner Health, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more. We are committed to supporting your personal and professional growth, and we offer opportunities for professional development and certification