RN Neurology Stroke Unit Nights

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

Job summary

LCMC Health's University Medical Center in New Orleans seeks an experienced neuroscience nurse to lead care coordination for brain injury and stroke patients. You will champion patient progress, work with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure safe, high-quality care through every touchpoint.

The role emphasizes bedside leadership on night shifts, wound care, and adherence to Joint Commission standards, with NIH training provided annually. A Louisiana RN license, BLS, ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Louisiana (per state board)
• Basic Life Support certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required
• NIH training provided during orientation and annually thereafter

Responsibilities

• 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 patients, families, and care team concerning significant events or changes in condition.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Ensure infection control and environment of care requirements are met by the team.
• Ensure continuity of care and communicate effectively for an exceptional patient experience.
• Consult with supervisor when assignments cannot be completed promptly.
• Educate patients and families using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Assist others as needed to support the team.

Skills

Nursing

Care Coordination

Patient Advocacy

Wound Care

Education

Louisiana Nursing License

BLS Certification

ACLS 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.

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.

Neuroscience / Neurology / Stroke

• Nationally recognized stroke program with all participating hospitals earning AHA Gold Plus or Silver Plus designations.


• Expanding Telestroke network across the region.

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.


• Current ACLS certification.


• NIH training provided during orientation and required annually thereafter

Preferred

• 1-year related experience

Work Shift

• Nights (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’s legacy 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.

Simple things make the difference.