ER Nurse - Nights of Compassionate, Lifesaving Care

100 LCMC Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced Emergency Room nurse to deliver compassionate care in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, wound care, infection control, and teamwork within the ER.

Responsibilities include prioritizing care touchpoints, maintaining a safe environment, and engaging with patients and families. Requires current Louisiana nursing license, BLS, ACLS, CPI, PALS or ENPC substitutes, and TNCC as applicable.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• ACLS and CPI certifications; PALS preferred.
• TNCC may be required for CHNOLA and UMC ERs.
• ENPC can substitute for PALS in some ERs.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate and delegate all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and care team members on significant changes.
• Prevent and treat wounds; follow Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, throughput and exceptional patient experience; communicate clearly.
• Consult with supervisor if tasks cannot be completed promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources.
• Support teammates by assisting others as needed.

Education

Louisiana nursing license

American Heart Association BLS

ACLS

CPI

PALS

TNCC (CHNOLA and UMC ERs only)

ENPC (can substitute for PALS)

Job description

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced Emergency Room nurse to deliver compassionate care in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, wound care, infection control, and teamwork within the ER.

Responsibilities include prioritizing care touchpoints, maintaining a safe environment, and engaging with patients and families. Requires current Louisiana nursing license, BLS, ACLS, CPI, PALS or ENPC substitutes, and TNCC as applicable.