ER Nurse: Fast-Paced, Impactful Patient Care

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

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans extends a calling-based nursing role in the Emergency Department. You will prioritize, coordinate and delegate all care touchpoints for patients, maintaining a safe environment and clear communication with families and the care team.

This role emphasizes wound care, infection control, and ensuring continuity of care with throughputs and patient experience. You will consult with supervisors when needed and educate patients and families using appropriate resources.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Louisiana nursing license to practice.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• ACLS, CPI and PALS certifications required (new grad must obtain within 6 months).
• TNCC (CHNOLA and UMC ERs only) ENPC may substitute for PALS at UMC or EJMC ERs.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate and delegate all care touchpoints for patients.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, families and staff.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and relevant care team members on changes in condition.
• Prevent and treat wounds; manage infection control per Joint Commission standards.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, and exceptional patient experience.
• Advise supervisor when unable to complete tasks promptly or safely; initiate patient education as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Registered Nursing License in Louisiana

BLS Certification

ACLS

PALS

TNCC (CHNOLA/UMC ERs)

ENPC

CPI Certification

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans extends a calling-based nursing role in the Emergency Department. You will prioritize, coordinate and delegate all care touchpoints for patients, maintaining a safe environment and clear communication with families and the care team.

This role emphasizes wound care, infection control, and ensuring continuity of care with throughputs and patient experience. You will consult with supervisors when needed and educate patients and families using appropriate resources.