Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Nights

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Critical care nursing is a deeper, more intimate call to care during one of the most vulnerable times in your patient’s life. This complex, around the clock role embraces your decisiveness, preparation, understanding, and high-level critical thinking. It’s a rare intersection for a rare breed of nurse where your sense of humanity meets your sense of purpose. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality all add up to you. This role is a critical nursing role.

Requirements

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Current ACLS and PALS (Must obtain within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

Prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
Evaluating vital signs according to standards of care and monitoring life support measures such as advanced heart and respiratory technology.
Applying knowledge of complex patient conditions including psycho/social needs.
Maintaining and advocating a safe environment for everyone.
Monitoring and engaging with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members immediately concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
Preventing and treating wounds.
Monitoring and executing Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
Ensuring continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
Collaborating and consulting with nursing supervisor to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
Initiating patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
Contributing to the team by assisting others without being asked.