RN Acute Surgery Unit Nights

Position Overview

Med-Surg nursing is the backbone of every hospital – and at LCMC Health’s University Medical Center, your role is much more than just a job. As a Med-Surg nurse, you bring unwavering passion, mental toughness, and a heart of gold to every patient’s bedside. If you’re ready to embrace a diverse, hands-on role in patient care with a team that truly values your skills and compassion, then you’ve found the right place. Up to $15k Sign-On Bonus is offered as an added incentive to join our mission of delivering exceptional, heartfelt care.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead by prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate for a safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Monitor and engage with patients, their families, and care team members concerning significant events or changes in condition.
• Prevent and treat wounds while executing Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, and consistent communications for an exceptional patient experience.
• Advise and consult with your supervisor when tasks cannot be completed promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Contribute actively to the team by assisting others as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current PALs certification.
• Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Preferred Qualifications

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile and put a little love in your work.
• Exhibit honesty, realness, and compassion in every interaction.
• Embrace a one-of-a-kind approach to care rather than a one-size-fits-all mentality.
• See opportunities instead of problems and cheerlead innovative ideas and differences.
• Celebrate what makes you unique – because we do too.

Benefits & Perks

• Up to $15k Sign-On Bonus