RN Postpartum/GYN PRN Days

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health's West Jefferson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Mothers/Baby Unit who brings joy, empathy, and a passion for family-centered care. You will support new mothers with breastfeeding, promote bonding with newborns, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, loving environment.

This role uses the nursing process, emphasizes infection control, and supports continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license
• BLS certification
• NRP certification within 6 months
• NALS certification within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to mothers and babies in the Mothers/Baby Unit.
• Assist with breastfeeding support and parental education.
• Apply the nursing process for patient assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Maintain infection control practices and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Breastfeeding

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 Minimum:

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• NRP certification (within 6 mos.)
• NALS certification (within 6 mos.)

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.
• Cheering 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.

About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.