RN Cardiac Cath Lab PRN Days

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a cath lab nurse dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiac care. The role offers flexible weekends/holidays with emergent on-call duties when needed. You will lead patient care, explain procedures, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure outstanding outcomes and a safe environment.

Required: Louisiana RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and preferred BSN with acute hospital experience. Days shift with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana per State Board of Nursing.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications current and active.
• BSN preferred; acute hospital experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care with prioritization, coordination, and delegation.
• Explain procedures to patients and families; ensure safety and quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
• Maintain safe environment and effective communication throughout care.
• Engage with patients and families about changes in condition.
• Follow infection control and environment of care procedures.
• Ensure continuity of care and efficient throughput.
• Consult supervisor if tasks cannot be completed promptly or safely.
• Provide patient/family education and connect to continuum of care.
• Assist team members proactively as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Team coordination

Patient education

Education

Louisiana RN license

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a cath lab nurse who is dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiac care. This role offers flexible weekends and holidays, with emergent on‑call duties when duty calls.

Responsibilities

• Take lead on patient care: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints.
• Explain procedures to patients and families as appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and physicians to ensure excellent patient care and outcomes.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or concerns.
• Execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communication, 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.
• Assist team members without being asked.

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 certification.
• Current PALS certification.

Preferred: BSN, experience in an acute care hospital.

WORK SHIFT

Days (United States of America)

Employer Information

LCMC Health is dedicated to providing high quality care within Louisiana. 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.