RN Charge​/LPN Clinic Lead - Dermatology​/Allergy Clinic

Job Summary

Your job is more than a job. The Charge Nurse serves as a key member of the unit-based leadership team. Under the general supervision of the unit’s Director of Nursing or designee, the Charge Nurse is responsible for managing patient-centered care coordination within the unit/department during the designated shift. The Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for the direction and coordination of all functions in the unit during their designated shifts.

In collaboration with other members of the management team, the Charge Nurse directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the hospital’s vision, mission and values to support an extraordinary patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. At least 20% of the nurse’s total shifts worked must be designated as Charge Nurse.

• Experience working in a complex healthcare organization is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication, presentation, and people skills.
• Ability to build/foster strong trusting relationships, influence others, use negotiation skills and develop solutions to achieve results.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment, fostering teamwork.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize demands and solve problems creatively.
• Ability to develop and foster positive employee experiences.
• Holds self to the highest professional standard.
• Models professionalism for all staff & holds staff accountable for same.

• Associate in Science Degree required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

• 1 year or more of clinical experience in applicable clinical area required

• Current, clear, unencumbered nurse licensure in the State of Louisiana or Compact Nurse License required.
• Certification applicable to clinical area required, as identified:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Days (United States of America)

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.