RN Limited Benefits Cath Lab

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cath Lab. While weekends and holidays are generally free, the position requires emergent on-call duties due to the specialized nature of cath lab nursing. The role involves taking the lead in prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating patient care, explaining procedures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and physicians, maintaining a safe environment, monitoring patients and communicating significant events, executing infection control requirements, ensuring continuity of care, and initiating patient education. The position is part of LCMC Health, a community focused on bringing the best possible care to Louisiana and beyond, with a culture that celebrates authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion, and a welcoming attitude. University Medical Center, where this role is based, is a world-class academic medical center and the largest medical training center in Louisiana, serving as a safety net hospital for underserved communities for over 300 years.

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 certification.
ICU experience.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Experience in an acute care hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for patients.
Explaining procedures to patients and families as appropriate.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members and working alongside physicians to ensure excellent patient care and outcomes.
Maintaining and advocating for a safe environment for everyone.
Monitoring and engaging with patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
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.
Advising and consulting with supervisor 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.
Assisting others without being asked to contribute to the team.