Med-Surg Night Shift Nurse — Lead Patient Care

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Med-Surg nurse who thrives on frontline patient care and compassion. You will lead care touchpoints, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and advocate for a safe, efficient patient experience.

Licensed in Louisiana with AHA BLS, you’ll monitor patients and educate families, while contributing to quality care and infection control standards across shifts, including nights, in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana (per state board).
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for 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 regarding significant events, patient condition changes, or questions.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor and execute infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care and an exceptional patient experience.
• Advise supervisor when unable to complete tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Louisiana RN license

AHA BLS certification

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Med-Surg nurse who thrives on frontline patient care and compassion. You will lead care touchpoints, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and advocate for a safe, efficient patient experience.

Licensed in Louisiana with AHA BLS, you’ll monitor patients and educate families, while contributing to quality care and infection control standards across shifts, including nights, in a dynamic hospital setting.