RN NICU PRN Nights

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated nurse for a night shift role, responsible for leading patient care and ensuring safety and continuity. Candidates must hold a valid nursing license in Louisiana, BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.

The role involves evaluating patient conditions and collaborating with the care team to provide the best healthcare experience while embracing the core values of LCMC Health. Join a culture that champions care with heart.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current PALS and ACLS certifications.
• Experience providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead care coordination for patients.
• Evaluate vital signs and monitor life support.
• Ensure continuity of care and efficient service.
• Initiate patient and family education.

Skills

Current nursing license in Louisiana

BLS certification

PALS certification

ACLS certification

CPI (level 1)

NRPI certification

Patient care experience

Job description

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 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)
• 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.

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

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.

Simple things make the difference

• To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
• To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
• 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.
• 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.