RN- Nursery FT Nights

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Nursery team at West Jefferson Medical Center in New Orleans. The RN will provide direct care to healthy newborns, monitor vital signs, assist with feeding and discharge planning, and educate families on newborn care and safety.

Ideal candidates hold an active Louisiana RN license, current BLS, and have experience in newborn, nursery, postpartum, or Mother/Baby settings.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana or compact RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Previous newborn, nursery, postpartum, or Mother/Baby experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to newborns following delivery and throughout their nursery stay.
• Monitor vital signs, weight, feeding, and overall newborn well-being.
• Perform newborn assessments and identify changes in patient conditions.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and newborn screenings per protocol.
• Educate and support parents on newborn care and discharge preparation.
• Collaborate with physicians, Labor & Delivery, and Mother/Baby teams.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Communication

Newborn assessment

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Your job is more than a job Why Join Our Team? You'll become part of a team that understands how meaningful those first moments are. From the first newborn assessment to preparing families for their journey home, your nursing care will make a lasting difference. Your next chapter in nursing starts here! Join our team and help us make every little beginning a beautiful one. Come care for the tiniest patients with the biggest impact! Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse who has a passion for caring for newborns and supporting families during one of life's most special moments? We are looking for an enthusiastic RN to join our Nursery team! As a Nursery RN, you will play an essential role in providing exceptional care to healthy newborns, monitoring their transition into the world, and helping families feel confident as they begin their parenting journey.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct nursing care to newborns following delivery and throughout their nursery stay.
• Monitor vital signs, temperature, feeding patterns, weight, and overall newborn well-being.
• Perform newborn assessments and identify changes in patient conditions.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and newborn screenings according to established protocols.
• Assist with newborn feeding, bathing, and routine daily care.
• Educate and support parents on newborn care, safe sleep practices, feeding, and discharge preparation.
• Collaborate with physicians, pediatric providers, Labor & Delivery, and Mother/Baby nursing teams.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and family-centered environment for every newborn.

What We're Looking For

• Current Louisiana or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Previous newborn, nursery, postpartum, or Mother/Baby experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• A genuine passion for caring for newborns and supporting growing families.

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 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.

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.