Acute Medical Nurse — Night Shift, Frontline Care

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Med‑Surg Nurse to join our night shift team. You will lead care touchpoints, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold a safe, high‑quality patient environment.

The role emphasizes wound care, infection control, and ensuring smooth patient throughput while providing compassionate family education and support on the journey of care.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and care team members concerning events or changes in condition.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care and exceptional patient experience.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and services.

Skills

Med-Surg Nursing

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Infection Control

Education

RN License (Louisiana)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Med‑Surg Nurse to join our night shift team. You will lead care touchpoints, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold a safe, high‑quality patient environment.

The role emphasizes wound care, infection control, and ensuring smooth patient throughput while providing compassionate family education and support on the journey of care.