RN Controlled Access Unit

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

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Controlled Access Unit and provide direct patient care to an adult population including custodial patients. This role emphasizes priority setting, coordination, and safe, compassionate care in a high-acuity environment.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, monitor patient conditions, and educate patients and families. A Louisiana RN license and BLS are required, with at least one year of RN experience.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 1 Year RN Experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and care team members regarding significant events or changes.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, and communications for an exceptional patient experience.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Skills

RN Experience

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Education

Louisiana RN License

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

The Controlled Access Unit patient population includes those in custody or incarcerated:

• No patient in cardiac drips
• General medical surgical patients
• Pre-op and post-op patients
• Patient is shackled to the bed (1 leg)
• Minimum of 1 guard per patient 24/7
• Always accompanied by 1 deputy for any patient interactions
• Safe place to work; 24/7 available lieutenant on site, plus captain and major on day shift.

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.
• 1 Year RN Experience

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (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 University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’slegacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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.

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