RN Mother/Baby PRN Days

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health’s Mothers/Baby Unit is seeking a Registered Nurse who brings compassion, empathy, and a patient‑centered approach to newborn and maternal care. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support breastfeeding, educate families, and promote safety and comfort for both mother and baby.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, adherence to regulatory standards, and ongoing professional development within a culture that values diversity and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• PALs certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Commitment to infection control and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate and delegate patient care activities.
• Promote breastfeeding support and education for new mothers and families.
• Ensure safe environment by applying infection control practices.
• Participate in quality improvement and service recovery processes.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and organizational learning.

Skills

Nursing

Infection control

Patient care

Communication

Education

RN license (Louisiana)

Tools

BLS

Job description

Your job is more than a job. As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Mothers/Baby Unit, you embody this spirit of joy and empathy as you celebrate the beauty and diversity of new moms and babies. Working closely with our multi-disciplinary care team, you collaborate, promote, and support initiatives to ensure the well‑being of both mother and baby during this precious time. Your role includes providing compassionate care, assisting with breastfeeding, and empowering new mothers to embrace the incredible bond they share with their newborns. Every moment is special, and your dedication to making each experience beautiful, empowering, and inspiring sets you apart. We're not just looking for a nurse; we're seeking a memory maker who will bring their unique blend of experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, and compassion to this essential role in our unit. Join us in creating unforgettable moments for new families and be a part of something truly special.

• Your Everyday Ensures a safe environment for patients and others by implementing infection control practices and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Performs technical procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with department protocols and legal requirements.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives, quality improvement activities, and review/audit processes, while adhering to organizational policies and procedures.
• Utilizes the nursing process to deliver comprehensive patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinates and delegates patient care activities effectively, while maintaining clear and concise communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaborates with team members to identify and implement actions to enhance patient care and education.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and exemplary customer service, addressing patient concerns or complaints through the service recovery process.
• Engages in ongoing professional development to maintain current nursing knowledge and skills, participating in continuing education activities and professional organizations.
• Supports organizational learning and performance by sharing knowledge and skills with team members and assisting in alternative areas when needed.

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.
• PALs certification required within 6 months of hire

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.

Touro Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments.

It’s where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro 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.

About LCMC Health

One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary.

We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond.

If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family.

From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary.

Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.