RN Staff Nurse- 4 West

About the role

LCMC Health is a community dedicated to bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond. We celebrate authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion, and a "come on in" attitude, forming the foundation of our culture of everyday extraordinary.

Responsibilities

• Affirmatively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on standards of care and LCMC Health policies.
• Delegate to professional and non-professional personnel involved in the delivery of care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and others.
• Participate in LCMC Health's performance improvement initiatives by implementing infection control practices and participating in quality improvement activities and review/audit processes.
• Communicate effectively using appropriate channels, including updates on patient conditions, changes in status, and significant events.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care and education.
• Advises supervisors of current or anticipated problems and completes assignments promptly.
• Utilizes age-appropriate principles of learning and collaborates with various therapists and social workers to meet patient/family educational needs.
• Continuously displays a positive attitude, treats all customers with dignity, respect, courtesy, and compassion, and addresses customer concerns or complaints.
• Maintains current knowledge in nursing practice through participation in approved continuing education and professional organizations.

Requirements

This position requires a valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana. Additional certifications include American Heart Association BLS-HCP, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale, Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI, NCI-CPI), and PALS.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice professional nursing in Louisiana.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale.
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI, NCI-CPI).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Compliance with state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating patient care activities.
• Delegating tasks to other team members.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Providing patient education and support.
• Handling emergencies and crisis situations.

Benefits

LCMC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. This includes:

• Health insurance options.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Time off and paid holidays.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXXX per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is variable hours, accommodating the needs of both the employee and the organization.