Your job is more than a job
It’s one of nursing’s best kept secrets. As a Recovery Room Nurse,you’rea vital part of the Post Anesthesia Critical Unit (PACU) following radiology,cathlab, specialproceduresor surgery. While patients are still under the effects of anesthesia, eachpatient’srecovery has its own pace, and so youmonitorattentively until they are stable enough to go to their hospital room ordischargedhome. Breathing, pain, vital signs, surgical site, and oxygen levels are closelymonitored, and you react at amoment'snotice to unusual changes - never hesitating to enlist your team members forassistanceif needed. These few hours spent with your patients are often short, yet critical and essential
And at the end of your shift,tiredis a given, but so is fulfillment. You understand that and bring your "one-of-a-kind" heart to our one-of-a-kind healthcare again the next day. That littleextrasomething is what we love about you
Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of itadds upto you.Andwe’reexcited to get to know you and find out what you will bring to this critical nursing role.
Your Everyday
Organize, prioritize, and coordinate post-operative patient care such as checking lines, tubes, or drains, managing pain, and body positioning.
Educate and prepare patients and their families on home care after discharge.
Perform required clinical documentation and post-operative assessments.
Monitor your patient after surgery for pain and/or complications and the surgery site for healing or infection following Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
Monitor and intervene for postoperative complications.
Perform CPR or other emergency measures ifrequired
Collaborate withsurgeryteam toidentifyand meet the overall needs of patient care or when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
Maintain andadvocatea safe environment for everyone.
Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
Initiate patient and family education on the operation and post-operationcare asrequired
The Must-Haves
Minimum:
2 years of experience as an RN
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 certifications.
Preferred
BSN
1 year in a related clinical area
Certified Critical Care Nurse or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
WORK SHIFT:
Variable Hours (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
About West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited.For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Centerand our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction
Your extras
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.
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.
We believe a hospital should actually be hospitable.
We’re a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.
Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana’s first freestanding children’s hospital, we’ve grown into a healthcare system that’s built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families across New Orleans, the Gulf Coast and beyond.
We believe in treating the whole patient, not just the condition. When you visit an LCMC Health facility, you will get the care that is best for you and your family because we believe that shared beliefs and positive outlooks are what drive our exceptional care.
We offer nine hospital locations: Children’s Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, West Jefferson Medical Center, Lakeview Hospital, and Lakeside Hospital. We also deliver world-class care close to home through a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area in addition to our physician practices. With over 2,200 board-certified physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.
We’ve got a rich history, but our sights are set on what comes next. We’re committed to leading the way to a healthier future for the Gulf Coast. That’s why we partner with local universities to bring the latest in care to our patients, and to train the next generation of healthcare professionals that will make a difference right here in our communities.
