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Work on Weekend PACU RN

LCMC Health • Full-time • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America • 2w ago

Your job is more than a job.

Why a Great Place to Work 

At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can.

And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously.

Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you.

When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

The RN Staff Nurse Inpatient Weekend is dedicated to providing full time or part time weekend coverage for an inpatient unit. The RN assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care based on the standards of care and the policies of LCMC Health. The RN delegates to professional and non-professional personnel involved in the delivery of care.

Job Description

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

GENERAL DUTIES

Facilitates and maintains a safe environment for patients and others

Performs the priority technical procedures required by the area/department/assignment safely, effectively, efficiently, and legally. Actively promotes and supports LCMC Health’s performance improvement initiatives by: consistently implementing infection control practices, maintaining the environment of care consistent with Joint Commission requirements, and participating in quality improvement activities and review/audit processes. Gives rationale for actions or decisions based on logic, successful experience, intuition, and/or established policies/procedures. Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and accurate; uses positive non-verbal communication effectively and documents in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner. Demonstrates and actively promotes compliance with all state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies (i.e. patient safety, infection control, HIPAA, etc.) and adheres to LCMC Health’s policies and procedures.

Utilizes the nursing process to deliver patient care

Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates all aspects of care for each assigned patient by coordinating and delegating activities related to patient care management in an appropriate manner and supervising activity of other unit personnel providing care to assigned patients. Communicates using appropriate channels information, data, significant events of problems to appropriate persons, including: a) current patient condition/status, b) changes in the patient’s condition/status, c) laboratory/diagnostic data, d) intake & output, e) nutrition needs/status, f) patient needs, g) assessment findings and changes, h) changes of shift report, i) unit problems, j) patient/family/physician team member complaints, k) defective equipment l) supply usage. Keeps patients informed and gives periodic updates as appropriate and, as applicable, positively contributes to the organizational goal of patient throughput.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify actions to improve patient care and education

Seeks supervision, consultation, and assistance when unable to perform effectively or safely independently by using interpersonal-communication strategies with individuals that are intended to achieve: desirable/acceptable outcomes/responses and perception of satisfaction by those involved. Delegates safely and appropriately to other team members to accomplish direct patient care or support activities. Decision based upon: acuity/complexity of activity; competency of recipient, ability to supervise, and scope of practice. Consistently performs proper hand-off to ensure continuity of care while identifying and communicating problems. Advises supervisor of current or anticipated problems and willingly accepts assignments and completes in a timely fashion. Uses age-appropriate principles of learning, and initiates, consults, and collaborates with available patient education resources and works closely with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and a social worker to meet the educational needs of the patient/family.

Customer Service

Continuously displays a positive attitude that contributes to patient satisfaction and utilizes the service recovery process to address patients’ concern or complaints. Treats all customers with dignity, respect, courtesy, and compassion. Recognizes customer needs and begins to solve problems as soon as they are apparent. Seeks opportunities to share knowledge and skills and readily answers team members’ questions in an effort to increase organizational learning and performance. Contributes to the team by providing assistance to others without being asked.

Professional Development

Maintains current knowledge in nursing practice. Regularly participates in activities to maintain and expand nursing knowledge in area of practice. Examples of these activities could be: approved continuing education credit with a central focus in area of practice, professional organization membership, and ACLS. Readily assists others and works in designated alternative areas when needed.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

1 year of professional nursing experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana.

American Heart Association, BLS-HCP.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Squat/kneel/crawl - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
Color Discrimination - Yes
Depth Perception - Accurate
Hearing - Accurate

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
Extreme temperatures - Reasonably Anticipated
Radiation - Reasonably Anticipated
Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
Extreme noise levels - Reasonably Anticipated
Dust/particular matter - Reasonably Anticipated
Other (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: Yes
Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): Yes
Adult (16 and up): Yes

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.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (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

Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s40+ specialtiesand our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital

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.

Simple things make the difference.

1.To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2.To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3.To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4.To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

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