RN NICU Full Time Days

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Marrero, Louisiana, seeks a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse to deliver specialized care to vulnerable children. The role involves leading care coordination, evaluating vital signs, and educating families. Candidates must hold a nursing license in Louisiana and current BLS, ACLS, and other relevant certifications. Join a committed team dedicated to creating hope and comfort for patients and their families in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Nursing license in Louisiana is mandatory.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALs certifications required.
• Must have current CPI and NRPI certifications.
• Current ACLS (CHNOLA CICU).
• Current CPI (level 1) (CHNOLA PICU).
• Current NRPI (NICU).

Responsibilities

• Lead care coordination for patients.
• Evaluate vital signs and monitor life support.
• Educate patients and families effectively.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members immediately 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.
• Collaborate and consult with nursing supervisor to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or 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.

Skills

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana

Current American Heart Association BLS certification

Current PALs

Current ACLS (CHNOLA CICU)

Current CPI (level 1) (CHNOLA PICU)

Current NRPI (NICU)

Education

RN license Louisiana

ACLS (CHNOLA CICU)

PALS

BLS (American Heart Association)

CPI (level 1)

NRPI (NICU)

Job description

Overview

Pediatric Critical Care nursing is a deeper, more intimate calling. You care for children when they are at their most vulnerable. It requires holistic care, reaching beyond your patient’s bedside and illness to concerned parents and caregivers waiting for any and all news on their little one’s condition or recovery. You comfort fears and create hope. This complex, specialized nursing role embraces your decisiveness, preparation, understanding, and high-level critical thinking.

Your Everyday

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Evaluate vital signs according to standards of care and monitor life support measures such as advanced heart and respiratory technology.
• Apply knowledge of complex patient conditions including psycho/social needs.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members immediately 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.
• Collaborate and consult with nursing supervisor to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or 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.

The Must‑Haves

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current PALs.
• Current ACLS (CHNOLA CICU).
• Current CPI (level 1) (CHNOLA PICU).
• Current NRPI (NICU).

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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 West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital‑of‑choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family‑centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction.

• 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.

Application Process

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2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
3. To keep our career applications up‑to‑date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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