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LCMC Health

Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care

RN Staff Nurse - Inpatient Units

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew Orleans, LA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing.
  • Enroll in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program within the first year of hire and complete it within three years.
  • Have sufficient previous clinical experience in the area of expertise.
  • Hold a current Louisiana nursing license.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
  • Meet specific departmental criteria and/or certifications.
  • Have basic nursing skills.
  • Have proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Have time management and organizational skills.
  • Have astute observational and assessment skills.
  • Use proper body mechanics.
  • Operate infusion pumps, Dinamaps, and fax machines properly.
  • Know and use the hospital computer system.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to standards of care and LCMC Health policies.
  • Delegate to professional and non-professional personnel involved in delivering care.
  • Facilitate and maintain a safe environment for patients and others, with a specialty in wound care treatment and prevention.
  • Perform priority technical procedures required by the area, department, or assignment safely, effectively, efficiently, and legally.
  • Support performance improvement initiatives by consistently implementing infection control practices, maintaining the environment of care consistent with Joint Commission requirements, and participating in quality improvement activities and review or audit processes.
  • Organize, prioritize, and coordinate all aspects of care for each assigned patient by coordinating and delegating patient-care activities appropriately and supervising the activities of other unit personnel providing care to assigned patients.
  • Communicate through appropriate channels information, data, significant events, and problems to appropriate people, including current patient condition and changes, laboratory and diagnostic data, intake and output, nutrition needs, assessment findings and changes, shift reports, complaints from patients, families, physicians, or team members, and defective equipment.
  • Keep patients informed, provide periodic updates as appropriate, and contribute positively to patient throughput.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify actions that improve patient care and education.
  • Seek supervision, consultation, and assistance when unable to perform effectively or safely independently.
  • Delegate safely and appropriately to team members to accomplish direct patient care or support activities.
  • Perform proper hand-offs to ensure continuity of care while identifying and communicating problems.
  • Advise the supervisor of current or anticipated problems and accept and complete assignments in a timely fashion.
  • Use age-appropriate learning principles and initiate, consult, and collaborate with available patient education resources.
  • Work closely with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social workers to meet patient and family education needs.
  • Contribute to patient satisfaction by maintaining a positive attitude and use the service recovery process to address patient concerns or complaints.
  • Recognize customer needs and begin solving problems as soon as they are apparent.
  • Assist others as part of the team without being asked.
  • Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice.
  • Regularly participate in activities to maintain and expand nursing knowledge in the area of practice.
  • Assist others and work in designated alternative areas when needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

About the Company

LCMC Health

Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care

LCMC Health is a non-profit health system in Louisiana that operates nine hospitals, urgent care centers, and physician practices to serve communities across New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Its care model coordinates services across facilities to treat the whole patient, supported by a family-like, hospitable culture. The system stands out through its local, community-focused network and non-profit mission, along with collaborations with universities to bring current care and train new providers. Its goal is to deliver the best possible care for every person in its communities and guide the Gulf Coast toward a healthier future.

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Headquarters
New Orleans, LA
Founded
2009

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