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LPN Acute Care Endoscopy PRN Days

LCMC Health, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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LCMC Health . Your job is more than a job. Your calling as an LPN Nurse demonstrates your humanity and confirms your unwavering passion for hands-on care. You’re on the front line of care (cardiac, medical, surgical, and post critical care) and you get to know patients beyond a diagnosis or room number. You are a healthcare professional who brings kindness, knowledge, and understanding to the patient’s bedside. This is a hands-on, diverse nursing role in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities

Perform priority technical skills/procedures required by the area/department/assignment safely, effectively, efficiently and legally. Contribute to the development of a plan of care for assigned patients. Establish and/or revise priority for patient care activities based on acuity, resource availability, patient preference, and departmental needs. Manage and identify medical needs, responding to data indicating potential risk to a patient’s health, and initiate actions to correct, reduce, or prevent risk. Make decisions based on scientific principles, experience, intuition, and standards of practice; delegate safely and appropriately to care team members. Collaborate with care team members to identify actions to improve patient care and seek supervision or assistance when needed. Use all resources to resolve and prevent problems that cannot be managed independently. Maintain documentation consistent with established guidelines. Maintain and advocate for a safe environment for everyone. Monitor and engage with patients, families, and care team members regarding significant events, condition changes, or questions and concerns. Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, and an exceptional patient experience. Initiate and/or maintain interventions to ensure safe and effective care, including medication management. Educate patients and families using appropriate resources and continuum of care services. Qualifications & Must-Haves

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners Current American Heart Association BLS certification Work Shift: Days (United States of America) About LCMC Health & University Medical Center

LCMC Health is a community-focused organization with roots in New Orleans, Louisiana, dedicated to bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond. University Medical Center is a world-class academic medical center within LCMC Health, the region’s largest medical training center for healthcare professionals, and has long served as the safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+ years. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and vision. Your Extras

Deliver healthcare with heart Provide compassionate, one-of-a-kind care Join a team that values equity, inclusion, and a welcoming culture You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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