Med-Surg RN: Frontline Care Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Deliver healthcare with heart.

Give people a reason to smile.

Put a little love in your work.

Be honest and real, but with courage.

Lagniappe in everything you do.

One-of-a-kind care.

Positive perspective on opportunities.

Cheerlead ideas and colleagues.

Love what makes you, you.

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Med-Surg nurse who thrives on frontline patient care and building real connections with those you serve. You will lead prioritization, coordination, and delegation of care touchpoints while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure direct patient care and safety.

Champion a safe environment, monitor patient changes, and provide education to patients and families. Join a community that values heart, compassion, and lagniappe in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current PALs 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 your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform 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

Nursing license

BLS certification

PALs certification

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Med-Surg nurse who thrives on frontline patient care and building real connections with those you serve. You will lead prioritization, coordination, and delegation of care touchpoints while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure direct patient care and safety.

Champion a safe environment, monitor patient changes, and provide education to patients and families. Join a community that values heart, compassion, and lagniappe in every interaction.