RN- Nursery PT Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Deliver care with heart

Bring joy to patients

Compassionate team

Welcoming environment

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a Registered Nurse for the Mothers/Baby Unit to care for mothers and newborns with compassion, supporting breastfeeding and family bonding.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, education, and high-quality care, while delivering exceptional service and embracing the care philosophy that makes each moment meaningful.

Join us to contribute to a culture of continuous learning, patient-centered care, and community impact in Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana nursing license in good standing
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• PALs certification within 6 months of hire
• Day shift availability within United States of America

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe patient environment through infection control and regulatory compliance.
• Perform nursing procedures safely and per department protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance improvement activities.
• Apply nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Coordinate and delegate patient care with clear communication across interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate to enhance patient care and education.
• Provide compassionate customer service and address patient concerns.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and professional organization activities.
• Share knowledge with team and assist in other areas when needed.

Skills

Infection control

Patient care

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelors or Associates in Nursing

Job description

Your job is more than a job. As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Mothers/Baby Unit, you embody this spirit of joy and empathy as you celebrate the beauty and diversity of new moms and babies. Working closely with our multi-disciplinary care team, you collaborate, promote, and support initiatives to ensure the well-being of both mother and baby during this precious time. Your role includes providing compassionate care, assisting with breastfeeding, and empowering new mothers to embrace the incredible bond they share with their newborns. Every moment is special, and your dedication to making each experience beautiful, empowering, and inspiring sets you apart. We're not just looking for a nurse; we're seeking a memory maker who will bring their unique blend of experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, and compassion to this essential role in our unit. Join us in creating unforgettable moments for new families and be a part of something truly special.

Your Everyday

• Ensures a safe environment for patients and others by implementing infection control practices and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Performs technical procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with department protocols and legal requirements.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives, quality improvement activities, and review/audit processes, while adhering to organizational policies and procedures.
• Utilizes the nursing process to deliver comprehensive patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinates and delegates patient care activities effectively, while maintaining clear and concise communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaborates with team members to identify and implement actions to enhance patient care and education.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and exemplary customer service, addressing patient concerns or complaints through the service recovery process.
• Engages in ongoing professional development to maintain current nursing knowledge and skills, participating in continuing education activities and professional organizations.
• Supports organizational learning and performance by sharing knowledge and skills with team members and assisting in alternative areas when needed.

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.
• PALs certification required within 6 months of hire.
• WORK SHIFT: Days (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.