Registered Nurse (Rn) - Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit

.Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit page is loadedRegistered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intermediate Care UnitApply locations Touro Infirmary time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR0015348Your job is more than a job.Critical care nursing is a deeper, more intimate call to care during one of the most vulnerable times in your patient's life. You understand that. So, you reach beyond the patient's bedside to the concerned family to update on conditions and recovery, consoling grief, and inspiring hope. This complex, around the clock role embraces your decisiveness, preparation, understanding, and high-level critical thinking.It's a rare intersection for a rare breed of nurse where your sense of humanity meets your sense of purpose. If that's you, then you're going to love it here .Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you will bring to this critical nursing role.Your EverydayTake the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.Evaluate vital signs according to standards of care and monitor life support measures such as advanced heart and respiratory technology.Apply knowledge of complex patient conditions including psycho/social needs.Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members immediately 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.Collaborate and consult with nursing supervisor Collaborates to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or 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-HavesMinimum: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 and PALs.WORK SHIFT: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