Registered Nurse - OB/Med Surg 3W - Nights

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Lakeview Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our OB/Peds/Med Surg team. In this role, the RN will provide high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, and effective treatment for patients across obstetrics, pediatrics, and medical-surgical services. The ideal candidate demonstrates clinical excellence, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient experiences.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Facilitates and maintains a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Performs priority technical procedures required by the department safely, effectively, efficiently, and legally.
• Establishes and revises priorities for patient care activities based on patient acuity, resource availability, patient/family preferences, and departmental needs.
• Coordinates and delegates patient care activities appropriately while supervising assigned unit personnel.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicates patient information through proper hand-off and escalation procedures to ensure continuity of care.
• Reports significant patient information including:
  • Changes in patient condition
  • Assessment findings
  • Laboratory and diagnostic results
  • Intake and output
  • Nutritional needs
  • Patient/family/team concerns
  • Equipment issues and safety concerns
• Keeps patients and families informed and provides timely updates regarding care and treatment plans.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify and implement improvements in patient care delivery.
• Seeks guidance, supervision, and consultation when necessary to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Quality & Performance Improvement

• Supports LCMC Health performance improvement initiatives and quality standards.
• Consistently follows infection prevention and control practices.
• Maintains the environment of care in accordance with Joint Commission requirements.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, audits, and review processes.

Customer Service & Teamwork

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to patient satisfaction.
• Utilizes service recovery techniques to address patient and family concerns promptly and professionally.
• Recognizes customer needs and proactively assists in problem-solving.
• Contributes to a collaborative team environment by assisting coworkers as needed.

Qualifications

• Current valid Louisiana RN license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS-HCP certification required.

Additional Certifications (Department Specific)

• MICU Department: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Med/Surg, Oncology, Hematology Oncology, Clinic Oncology, Oncology Infusion:
  Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification issued by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or ONCC within 2 years of hire.
• Perioperative Nursing:
  Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) certification preferred/required as applicable.

Why Join LCMC Health?

At Lakeview Hospital, we are committed to delivering extraordinary care while supporting the growth and success of our team members. Join a healthcare organization that values compassion, teamwork, innovation, and excellence in patient care.

Apply today to become part of the Lakeview Hospital nursing team.

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• 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.

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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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