Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Nights

100 LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health in Metairie, Louisiana, seeks qualified nurses for night shifts. This role involves coordinating patient care, evaluating vital signs, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with care teams.

Candidates must hold a current nursing license in Louisiana, BLS certification, and obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire. LCMC Health offers equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS and PALS certifications to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care touchpoints and ensure their safety.
• Evaluate and monitor vital signs and life support measures.
• Collaborate with nursing supervisor and care team.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Vital signs monitoring

Wound treatment

Infection control

Education

Current nursing license in Louisiana

American Heart Association BLS certification

ACLS and PALS certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead: Prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Evaluate vital signs according to standards of care and monitor life support measures, including 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 immediately 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.
• Collaborate with nursing supervisor and identify and meet overall needs of patient care.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Assist others without being asked, contributing to the team.

Qualifications

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

Shift

Nights (United States of America)

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.