RN - Orthopedic Clinic

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

LCMC Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its outpatient Orthopedic Clinic team. The RN supports patients throughout their orthopedic care journey and helps deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting smooth clinic operations. The position is based in orthopedic clinics and requires occasional travel between orthopedic locations to support patient care and operational needs. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care in accordance with LCMC Health standards and policies. The role works collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care, communicate patient updates and clinical findings, keep patients and families informed, and appropriately delegate care activities. The RN also helps maintain a supportive patient experience, follows infection prevention and safety protocols, and contributes to quality improvement, patient safety, audits, and process improvement efforts. The listed work shift is days. LCMC Health describes its culture as collaborative and focused on compassion, teamwork, inclusion, and care for its communities. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Valid Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care in accordance with LCMC Health standards and policies.
Perform nursing procedures and clinical responsibilities safely, efficiently, and within scope of practice.
Prioritize patient care based on clinical needs, available resources, and patient preferences.
Promote a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for patients, families, and team members.
Collaborate with physicians, providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Communicate patient updates, changes in condition, and clinical findings to appropriate team members.
Keep patients and families informed throughout their care experience.
Coordinate and appropriately delegate patient care activities while supporting other clinical team members.
Build positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues through compassionate communication.
Work with the team to identify opportunities to improve patient care and clinic operations.
Address patient concerns professionally and help create a positive experience at every visit.
Follow infection prevention protocols, safety standards, and established clinical procedures.
Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Participate in quality reviews, audits, and ongoing process improvement efforts.
Maintain a safe environment consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Travel occasionally between orthopedic locations to support patient care and operational needs.