Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuroscience Unit

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Neuroscience Nurse to coordinate and advocate for patient care. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe environment, monitor patient conditions, and provide education for patients and families. Candidates must have a nursing license in Louisiana and current BLS and ACLS certifications. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives and their recovery journeys.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• 1-year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in coordinating patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Monitor patient condition and engage with care team.
• Ensure continuity of care and exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Infection control

Patient education

Education

Nursing license to practice in Louisiana

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

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Overview

Your job is more than a job. 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.

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 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 assisting others without being asked.

Minimum 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.
• NIH training provided during orientation and required annually thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year related experience.

Work Shift

• Days (United States of America).

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.

Equal Employment 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.

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.