M5 FT Nights

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

9d•Onsite

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, and strong skills. The Med Surg nurse is on the front line of care, getting to know patients as real people, and bringing their best to every patient's bedside, call light, hand hold, chart entry, medical need, team request, family request. This role demands a wide range of nursing skills and offers a dynamic environment with "never-a-dull-moment". The position involves hands-on, diverse nursing care.

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.
Contributing to the team by assisting others without being asked.