RN Med Surg FT days
About The Position
Med-Surg nursing is the backbone of every hospital, and it’s not for everyone. This role requires unwavering passion, mental toughness, a heart of gold, and mad skills. The ideal candidate loves being on the front line of care, getting to know patients as real people, and sweating the small stuff. This hands-on, diverse nursing role demands a range of skills and offers a dynamic work environment with "never-a-dull-moment" opportunities. LCMC Health is a community where people make health happen, with deep NOLA roots and a mission to bring the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond. Lakeside Hospital, an essential part of LCMC Health, has a heritage rooted in extraordinary care for women and babies, evolving to meet the healthcare needs of the whole family. They bring a new level of expert care by going the extra mile and treating the whole patient.
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 PALs certification.
Nice To Haves
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do.
Responsibilities
- Prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for patients.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
- Maintaining and advocating 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
