RN- Outpatient Surgery Center FT

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking compassionate registered nurses to join our patient‑centered care team. You will prioritize, monitor, and document patient conditions, administer medications and vaccines, and collaborate with providers to ensure safe, high‑quality care.

Current LA nursing license and BLS certification are required. We value empathy, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a busy, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana (RN).
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Maintain and advocate for a safe environment, follow infection control procedures, participate in quality improvement and other regulatory standard protocols during patient visits and report safety issues.
• Participate in clinic flow, assisting with patient arrival, preparing patients for examination, treatment and/or procedures, recording vital signs, recognizing abnormal findings or emergencies and reporting to the medical provider.
• Administer prescribed medications and/or vaccinations, maintain and store medication inventory, dispose of expired medications.
• Document clinical tasks and procedures in the EMR, obtain records, and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.

Education

Louisiana nursing license (RN)

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

If you’ve got a great heart and passion for nursing, you belong here. Building a sense of connection is vital to your growth and progression as a nurse and it’s embedded in every little thing we do at LCMC Health.

Whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned caregiver, finding what makes you extraordinary and being a part of something that appreciates and nurtures “you being you” well, that’s what every great nurse, like you, deserves.

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. We love that about you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this nursing role.

Your Everyday

• Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Maintain and advocate for a safe environment, follow infection control procedures, participate in quality improvement and other regulatory standard protocols during patient visits and report safety issues.
• Participate in clinic flow, assisting with patient arrival, preparing patients for examination, treatment and/or procedures, recording appropriate vital signs, and recognizing responding, and reporting abnormal findings or emergencies to the appropriate medical provider.
• Perform patient procedures as instructed, scheduling new and follow-up patient appointments and facilitating a smooth patient exit from clinic.
• Ensure continuity of care, comfort, efficiency, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Administer prescribed medications and/or vaccinations, maintain and store medication inventory and properly dispose of expired medications.
• Gather appropriate clinical documentation and obtain medical records when needed or requested by the medical provider.
• Document clinical tasks, testing and procedures appropriately in the patient medical record and navigate electronic medical records to obtain records, update patient information, and schedule follow-up appointments.
• 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.

The Must-Haves

Minimum

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

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

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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.