Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuroscience Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits

Team‑oriented culture

West Jefferson Medical Center

Job summary

LCMC Health’s West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana seeks a compassionate neuroscience nurse to lead care for patients with brain injuries and strokes, guiding the journey with empathy and coordination alongside a multidisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes patient safety, education for families, and adherence to Joint Commission standards while delivering high-quality, continuity-of-care. Sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Must hold current nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• NIH training provided during orientation and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating care touchpoints for patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients and families regarding events or changes in condition.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources.

Skills

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient advocacy

Education

Louisiana nursing license

AHA BLS certification

NIH training

Job description

Your job is more than a job

Truth. Neuroscience nurses are a rare breed. You’re not afraid to take the lead and be the key stakeholder in your patient’s journey because with issues like brain injuries and strokes, the road to recovery is paved with challenges and small, incremental milestones. Without hesitation, you champion and appreciate every single one, taking pride in your patient’s progress and your team’s hard work.

In the end, it’s so worth it. Your bond with your patients and their family is stronger and your calling as a nurse deeper. In your mind, you wouldn’t trade that feeling for the world. It’s why you love nursing. And it’s what we love about you.

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this critical nursing role.

*UP TO $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

*Full Benefits and Limited Benefits Option*Your Everyday

• 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 assistingothers without being asked.

The Must-Haves

Minimum:

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

• NIH training provided during orientation and required annually thereafter

Preferred

• 1-year related experience

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.