RN Neurology Stroke Limited Assignment

RN Neurology Stroke Limited Assignment

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Location : University Medical Center

Time Type : Part time

Posted on : Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID : JR0015835

Your job is more than a job.

Truth. Neuroscience nurses are a rare breed. You’re not afraid to take the lead and be the key stakeholder in your patient’s journey because with issues like brain injuries and strokes, the road to recovery is paved with challenges and small, incremental milestones.

Without hesitation, you champion and appreciate every single one, taking pride in your patient’s progress and your team’s hard work.

In the end, it’s so worth it. Your bond with your patients and their family is stronger and your calling as a nurse deeper.

In your mind, you wouldn’t trade that feeling for the world. It’s why you love nursing. And it’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 critical nursing role.

Your Everyday

• Take the lead : prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient 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.
• 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.
• NIH training provided during orientation and required annually thereafter.

Preferred :

1-year related experience.

WORK SHIFT :

Nights (United States of America)

About LCMC Health

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.

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world-class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities.

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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