Trauma Med-Surg RN | Day Shift

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

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking an experienced Med-Surg nurse in Louisiana to join our team. You will lead care coordination, collaborate with a multidisciplinary staff, and uphold a safe environment while delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care on the bedside and throughout the care continuum.

You will monitor patient conditions, engage families, and implement wound care and infection control standards, ensuring quality outcomes with every shift.

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana nursing license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members 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.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing

BLS

Education

Louisiana nursing license

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking an experienced Med-Surg nurse in Louisiana to join our team. You will lead care coordination, collaborate with a multidisciplinary staff, and uphold a safe environment while delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care on the bedside and throughout the care continuum.

You will monitor patient conditions, engage families, and implement wound care and infection control standards, ensuring quality outcomes with every shift.