RN Labor & Delivery FT Nights at LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA

Your job is more than a job.

Delivering bundles of joy has got to be one of the most important jobs in the world. Right? Of course, As a labor & delivery nurse, your empathy meter is off the charts. How could it not be? It’s babies for goodness' sake. You bring psychological and emotional support, monitor mom and her newborn, and ensure the best medical care and resources when the need arises. Having a baby is one of the most vulnerable times in the lives of moms and dads and you’ve got their backs.Labor, birth, and postpartum never get routine for you. Bring on the bundles of cuteness and the memories. You’ll share tears of joy and, sometimes, tears of sadness. You’re extraordinary. That's what we love about you.Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this hands-on nursing role.

Your EverydayTake the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patient’s delivery and post-partum care.Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate mom/baby care.Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.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 and their families.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 continuum of care services.Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

The Must-Haves

**Minimum:Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.Current American Heart Association BLS certification.Current ACLS certification.NRP certification (within 6 mos.)Current NALS certificationPreferred:**BSNNCC certification1 year in a related clinical area

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Nights (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Touro

Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments. It’s where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

• 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

You are welcome here.

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.

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