Med-Surg RN: Frontline Care Leader (Day Shift)

100 LCMC Health; Mekoryuk (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; 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 kindness.

Bring some lagniappe into everything.

Forget one-size-fits-all care.

See opportunities, not problems.

Cheerlead ideas and differences.

Love what makes you, you.

You are welcome here.

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a Med-Surg nurse to lead care touchpoints, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and maintain a safe environment at the bedside. You will engage with patients and families, document care, and support through diverse, hands‑on responsibilities.

The role emphasizes wound prevention/treatment, infection control, and patient education, with a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care across Lakeside Hospital in Metairie.

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 care team concerning events or changes.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor infection control and environment of care requirements as per Joint Commission.
• Ensure continuity of care and effective communications.
• Advise supervisor when tasks cannot be completed promptly or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana

Job description

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a Med-Surg nurse to lead care touchpoints, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and maintain a safe environment at the bedside. You will engage with patients and families, document care, and support through diverse, hands‑on responsibilities.

The role emphasizes wound prevention/treatment, infection control, and patient education, with a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care across Lakeside Hospital in Metairie.