RN Limited Benefits Emergency Department NT

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

26d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Emergency Department, prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating care for patients. The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment, monitoring patient conditions, preventing and treating wounds, and ensuring continuity of care and efficient patient throughput. The nurse communicates with patients, families, and care team members, provides education, addresses questions and concerns, and consults a supervisor when assignments cannot be completed safely or effectively. The position is with University Medical Center, part of LCMC Health.

Requirements

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current ACLS, CPI, and PALS certifications; new graduates must obtain them within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Room experience and ER nursing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate all care touchpoints for patients.
• Maintain and advocate for a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members regarding significant events or changes in patient condition.
• 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 patient experience.
• Advise and consult with a supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and care services, and address questions and concerns.
• Assist team members without being asked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed