RN Neuro ICU NT

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

66d

About The Position

The RN Neuro ICU provides critical care nursing during a highly vulnerable time in a patient’s life, supporting both patients and their families. The role requires decisiveness, preparation, understanding, and high-level critical thinking while coordinating care and responding to changing patient needs. Nurses help maintain continuity of care, communicate with patients, families, and care team members, and contribute to an exceptional patient experience. This position is with University Medical Center, part of LCMC Health. University Medical Center is an academic medical center and a safety-net hospital serving poor and underserved communities in Louisiana.

Requirements

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate care for patients.
Evaluate vital signs according to standards of care and monitor life-support measures, including advanced heart and respiratory technology.
Apply knowledge of complex patient conditions, including psychosocial needs.
Maintain and advocate for a safe environment.
Communicate promptly with patients, families, and appropriate care team members about significant events, changes in patient condition, and questions or concerns.
Prevent and treat wounds.
Monitor and carry out Joint Commission infection-control and environment-of-care requirements.
Ensure continuity of care, efficient patient throughput, consistent communication, and a positive patient experience.
Collaborate and consult with the nursing supervisor to identify and meet patient-care needs, including when tasks or assignments cannot be completed promptly, effectively, or safely.
Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services.
Assist team members without being asked.