RN Charge Nurse Limited Benefits Acute Cardiology Pulmonary Full-time

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Telemetry nursing is the heartbeat of cardio/pulmonary recovery. Your quick-thinking, problem-solving capabilities with a big dose of “let me hold your hand while I analyze what’s going on with your monitor” kind of nursing, are what sets you apart. While medical devices, data, and drips get your brain going, you also understand telemetry nursing is so much more than just monitoring heart rhythms, ECGs, arrhythmias, and intervening in emergency situations. It’s where the scientific part of your brain leans on the emotional side to bring every nursing skill you’ve got to your patients. That’s what we love about you. Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this critical nursing role.

Requirements

Associate in Science Degree required
1 year or more of clinical experience in applicable clinical area required
Current, clear, unencumbered nurse licensure in the State of Louisiana or Compact Nurse License required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) = Required by All Departments
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) = Required by All Departments

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a complex healthcare organization is a plus.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)/(ENPC) = Required by TICU, ED
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) = Preferred by ED
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) = Required by ED, Preferred by TICU
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) = Preferred by MICU, TICU, NCCU
CPI = Required by ED, BHER, BH
CEN or TCRN = Preferred by ED

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a plan of care by prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints and team members for your patients.
Evaluate vital signs according to standards of care and monitor life support measures such as advanced heart and respiratory technology.
Apply knowledge of complex patient conditions including psycho/social needs.
Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members immediately concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
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 experience for every patient.
Collaborate and consult with nursing supervisor and multidisciplinary team members to identify actions to improve patient care or when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.