RN Limited Assignment Acute Care Float Pool UMC

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in New Orleans seeks a Registered Nurse for their Acute Care Float Pool at the University Medical Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care across various acute care settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high standards of safety and patient care. Qualifications include a valid Louisiana nursing license and necessary certifications. Join a dynamic team dedicated to exceptional patient-centered support in a diverse healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid nursing license in Louisiana.
• Certification in BLS from American Heart Association required.
• PALs certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead in patient care coordination and delegation.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Ensure a safe environment for all.
• Monitor patients and engage families for feedback.
• Execute infection control and safety standards.
• Educate patients and families about care.

Skills

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana

Current American Heart Association BLS certification

Current PALs certification

Job description

Position

RN Limited Assignment Acute Care Float Pool UMC, LCMC Health

About the role

As a member of LCMC Health’s Acute Care Float Pool, you will provide direct nursing care to patients across a range of acute care settings in the University Medical Center. Your work will focus on delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a team environment while upholding safety, infection control, and exceptional communication standards.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate for a safe environment for staff and patients.
• Monitor patients and engage with families, soliciting feedback on significant events or changes in patient condition.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional patient experience.
• Advise and consult with supervisors 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 team performance by assisting others proactively.

Must‑Haves (Qualifications)

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current PALs certification.

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.

About LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a community of diverse, inclusive, and authentic caregivers dedicated to delivering extraordinary care throughout Louisiana and beyond. As part of the University Medical Center, you’ll join a world‑class academic medical center that serves as the region’s safety net hospital and a premier training ground for healthcare professionals.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

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.

Application Information

To get started, complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications are often eliminated due to missing information. Proof of citizenship or immigration status and lawful right to work in the United States will be required. Applications become inactive after six months and must be re‑submitted.