Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Days

100 LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is looking for a critical care nurse to provide bedside care, monitor vital signs, and coordinate care during crucial times for patients at East Jefferson General Hospital.

The role includes ensuring a safe and compassionate environment while collaborating with families and care teams, necessitating specific qualifications such as a Louisiana nursing license and BLS certification.

You'll play a vital role in delivering quality patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current nursing license in Louisiana.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate patient care.
• Evaluate and monitor vital signs and life support.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Monitoring vital signs

Communication with families

Infection control

Education

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Job Overview

Your job is more than a position. As a critical care nurse you will provide bedside care during the most vulnerable times in patients’ lives, communicate with families, and maintain a safe, compassionate environment. You will also coordinate and delegate care, monitor vital signs and life support, and support the entire care team.

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s community of care, has served East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years and is a recognized Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate all care touchpoints for patients.
• Evaluate vital signs according to standards of care and monitor life support measures such as advanced heart and respiratory technology.
• Apply knowledge of complex patient conditions, including psycho/social needs.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members regarding significant events, condition changes, or questions.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the nursing supervisor and the care team.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others when needed.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications (obtainable within 6 months of hire).

Work Shift

Days (United States of America).

Additional Information

This is not an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may change to meet organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.