RN Staff Nurse ER Nights

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate and delegate all care touchpoints for patients.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events or changes in patient condition.
• 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.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and care services.
• Address patient questions and concerns.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

• Current nursing license to practice in the state of Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current ACLS, CPI and PALS certifications (new graduates must obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Current TNCC (CHNOLA and UMC ERs only) and ENPC (can substitute for PALS at UMC or EJMC ERs).

• Emergency Room experience and ER nursing knowledge.

Nights (United States of America).

West Jefferson Medical Center, part of LCMC Health’s network, is a nationally accredited, regionally recognized community hospital.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.