Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Full time

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the ICU, where you will provide critical care and support to patients and their families. This full-time position requires a current nursing license and certifications. You'll lead care coordination, evaluate vital signs, and ensure patient safety in a collaborative environment. If you are compassionate, empathetic, and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team.

Qualifications

• Evaluate vital signs and monitor life support measures.
• Maintain a safe environment and advocate for patients.
• Initiate patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Lead care coordination and delegate tasks for patients.
• Monitor and engage with patients and families.
• Collaborate with nursing supervisors and team members.

Skills

Critical thinking

Empathy

Compassion

Education

Current nursing license in Louisiana

Current American Heart Association BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Job description

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Your job is more than a job.

Critical care nursing is a deeper, more intimate call to care during one of the most vulnerable times in your patient’s life. You understand that, so you reach beyond the patient’s bedside to update concerned family members on conditions and recovery, offer grief support, and inspire hope. This complex, around-the-clock role requires decisiveness, preparation, understanding, and high-level critical thinking.

It’s a rare intersection for a nurse where your sense of humanity meets your sense of purpose. If that’s you, then you’ll love it here.

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality all contribute to who you are. We’re excited to learn what you will bring to this critical role.

Your Everyday

• Take the lead: prioritize, coordinate, and delegate all care touchpoints for your 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 psychosocial needs.
• Maintain and advocate for a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and care team members regarding significant events, condition changes, or concerns.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor and adhere to Joint Commission infection control and environment of care standards.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, clear communication, and an exceptional patient experience.
• Collaborate with nursing supervisors and team members to meet patient care needs and address challenges.
• Initiate patient and family education, utilizing appropriate resources and care services.
• Assist team members proactively to support a collaborative environment.

The Must-Haves

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, as per the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire).

Work Shift
Nights (United States of America)

About LCMC Health
Our community is built on our people who make health happen. While rooted in New Orleans, our mission extends across Louisiana and beyond, delivering compassionate, authentic, and equitable care. We celebrate originality, inclusion, and a welcoming attitude, fostering a culture of everyday extraordinary.

About East Jefferson General Hospital
A landmark of LCMC Health, East Jefferson General Hospital has served East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. We are committed to realizing our full potential and maintaining our recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your Extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Bring smiles to patients’ faces.
• Put love into your work.
• Be honest, compassionate, and genuine.
• Add a little lagniappe to everything you do.
• Provide personalized, one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems—focus on perspective.
• Encourage ideas, celebrate differences, and support each other.
• Love what makes you unique—because we do too.

You are welcome here
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

This job summary describes the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities as needed.

Simple things make the difference

• Complete your application fully and accurately to avoid delays or elimination due to missing information.
• We may verify your previous employment and background to ensure quality care and service.
• Applications are inactive after 6 months; a new application is required to reapply.
• Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your right to work in the U.S.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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