Critical Care RN: Lead, Coordinate & Communicate Care

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

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana is hiring for a full-time Critical Care nurse. You will lead care touchpoints, monitor life support, and address psycho-social patient needs while ensuring a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families.

You will collaborate with the care team to maintain continuity of care, respond to changes in patient condition, and educate patients and families about continuum of care. This hospital emphasizes authentic, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Evaluate vital signs and monitor life support measures per standards of care.
• Apply knowledge of complex patient conditions including psycho/social needs.
• Maintain a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor patients, families, and care team about significant events or changes in condition.
• Prevent and treat wounds and monitor infection control per Joint Commission requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care and an exceptional patient experience.
• Collaborate with nursing supervisor to meet patient care needs as they arise.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources.

Skills

Critical care

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Louisiana RN license

BLS

ACLS

Job description

LCMC Health in Louisiana is hiring for a full-time Critical Care nurse. You will lead care touchpoints, monitor life support, and address psycho-social patient needs while ensuring a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families.

You will collaborate with the care team to maintain continuity of care, respond to changes in patient condition, and educate patients and families about continuum of care. This hospital emphasizes authentic, patient-centered care.