FMOLHS
Supervisor Nursing- Livingston ED Observation
FMOLHS, Walker, Louisiana, United States, 70785
Supervisor Nursing- Livingston ED Observation
Walker, LA, United States
Job Description Observation Unit-Livingston Campus
OLOL Livingston Emergency Department Observation Unit is a newly built, 10‑bed unit designed to support extended emergency care and allow appropriate patients to remain overnight for continued monitoring, treatment, and evaluation. The unit enhances patient flow, improves throughput, and provides a safe, efficient setting for observation‑level care without the need for inpatient admission. The unit is expected to open in Spring 2026.
What Makes Us Different?
With Our Lady of the Lake, we offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Additionally, you can expect:
Growth opportunities
Affordable employee benefits
A community culture where you don’t feel lost in a large health system
Develops and recommends policies and procedures relevant to the assigned department, develops positive relationships between the hospital, physicians, and community agencies, and establishes personnel performance evaluation standards in an effort to ensure the provision of high‑quality patient care services in accordance with hospital mission. The supervisor investigates new techniques and equipment, develops required reports, selects and assigns departmental staff members, encourages personnel participation in continuing education activities, strives to promote personal performance quality, and collaborates with physicians regarding patient care. Supervises day to day operations to include supplies, efficiency, quality, fiscal responsibility, and patient safety. The supervisor monitors patient care and scheduling for the cardiac and vascular lab and staffing. Responsible for regulatory compliance, policy and procedure and coordinating grievance responses.
Responsibilities Leadership and Supervision:
Assists in the effective hiring and training process for department staff.
Assigns and monitors staff work and work schedules according to department policy.
Maintains appropriate data on employee attendance for payroll/ATM.
Maintains appropriate data on employee performance for counseling and performance review.
Address employee behavioral issues timely and effectively.
Demonstrates ability to coach and mentor staff.
Participates in or completes performance review process in a timely and effective manner.
Facilitates patient throughput in the admission/discharge/transfer process.
Serves as a clinical resource to staff.
Coordinates and communicates critical information related to risk issues, guest service issues or other need to know information with administration, risk management, medical management, medical staff, and patient advocates.
Clinical Practice and Care Management:
Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrate changing data.
Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning. Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs.
Participates in the planning of routine transitional health care needs.
Responds to changes in patient’s needs and provides holistic care using independent clinical judgement based on knowledge drawn from education and experience.
Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content. Integrates education during the delivery of patient care. Collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care: determines immediate priorities and offers solution for problems.
Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict. Seeks counsel for resolution of conflict.
Identifies variances from expected outcomes.
Evaluates patient outcomes and makes revisions in the plan of care.
Documents all patient care activities as per documentation standards. Assists the healthcare team with the documentation process.
Communication and Collaboration:
Consistently communicates/collaborates with the health care team members, patients and families to maximize patient outcomes.
Appropriately delegates patient care activities to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity.
Maintains knowledge regarding unit initiatives and incorporates the outcomes of the team/ committees work into practice.
Participates on unit teams, work groups and/or committees. Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
Quality: Demonstrates knowledge of unit‑based quality improvement initiatives.
Ensures quality improvement initiatives are followed by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
Incorporates evidence‑based practice and research findings into nursing practice to enhance outcomes.
Qualifications Experience - 2 years of clinical RN experience and previous charge nurse experience
Education - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills
Current Louisiana RN license and current BLS Certification
Job Identification 44124
Job Category Nursing
Job Shift Variable shifts
Job Function Nursing
Worker Type Employee
Regular or Temporary Regular
Requisition Schedule Full-Time
Hours of Schedule (e.g. M‑F 8a‑5p) 8 or 10 hour shifts
Department Observation Unit‑Livingston Campus
FMOLHS Company Code Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Inc
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Job Description Observation Unit-Livingston Campus
OLOL Livingston Emergency Department Observation Unit is a newly built, 10‑bed unit designed to support extended emergency care and allow appropriate patients to remain overnight for continued monitoring, treatment, and evaluation. The unit enhances patient flow, improves throughput, and provides a safe, efficient setting for observation‑level care without the need for inpatient admission. The unit is expected to open in Spring 2026.
What Makes Us Different?
With Our Lady of the Lake, we offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Additionally, you can expect:
Growth opportunities
Affordable employee benefits
A community culture where you don’t feel lost in a large health system
Develops and recommends policies and procedures relevant to the assigned department, develops positive relationships between the hospital, physicians, and community agencies, and establishes personnel performance evaluation standards in an effort to ensure the provision of high‑quality patient care services in accordance with hospital mission. The supervisor investigates new techniques and equipment, develops required reports, selects and assigns departmental staff members, encourages personnel participation in continuing education activities, strives to promote personal performance quality, and collaborates with physicians regarding patient care. Supervises day to day operations to include supplies, efficiency, quality, fiscal responsibility, and patient safety. The supervisor monitors patient care and scheduling for the cardiac and vascular lab and staffing. Responsible for regulatory compliance, policy and procedure and coordinating grievance responses.
Responsibilities Leadership and Supervision:
Assists in the effective hiring and training process for department staff.
Assigns and monitors staff work and work schedules according to department policy.
Maintains appropriate data on employee attendance for payroll/ATM.
Maintains appropriate data on employee performance for counseling and performance review.
Address employee behavioral issues timely and effectively.
Demonstrates ability to coach and mentor staff.
Participates in or completes performance review process in a timely and effective manner.
Facilitates patient throughput in the admission/discharge/transfer process.
Serves as a clinical resource to staff.
Coordinates and communicates critical information related to risk issues, guest service issues or other need to know information with administration, risk management, medical management, medical staff, and patient advocates.
Clinical Practice and Care Management:
Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrate changing data.
Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning. Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs.
Participates in the planning of routine transitional health care needs.
Responds to changes in patient’s needs and provides holistic care using independent clinical judgement based on knowledge drawn from education and experience.
Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content. Integrates education during the delivery of patient care. Collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care: determines immediate priorities and offers solution for problems.
Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict. Seeks counsel for resolution of conflict.
Identifies variances from expected outcomes.
Evaluates patient outcomes and makes revisions in the plan of care.
Documents all patient care activities as per documentation standards. Assists the healthcare team with the documentation process.
Communication and Collaboration:
Consistently communicates/collaborates with the health care team members, patients and families to maximize patient outcomes.
Appropriately delegates patient care activities to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity.
Maintains knowledge regarding unit initiatives and incorporates the outcomes of the team/ committees work into practice.
Participates on unit teams, work groups and/or committees. Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
Quality: Demonstrates knowledge of unit‑based quality improvement initiatives.
Ensures quality improvement initiatives are followed by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
Incorporates evidence‑based practice and research findings into nursing practice to enhance outcomes.
Qualifications Experience - 2 years of clinical RN experience and previous charge nurse experience
Education - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills
Current Louisiana RN license and current BLS Certification
Job Identification 44124
Job Category Nursing
Job Shift Variable shifts
Job Function Nursing
Worker Type Employee
Regular or Temporary Regular
Requisition Schedule Full-Time
Hours of Schedule (e.g. M‑F 8a‑5p) 8 or 10 hour shifts
Department Observation Unit‑Livingston Campus
FMOLHS Company Code Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Inc
#J-18808-Ljbffr