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Your job is more than a job
Delivering bundles of joyĀ has gotĀ to be one of the most important jobs in the world.Ā Right? Of course,Ā AsĀ a labor & delivery nurse, your empathy meter is off the charts.Ā How could it not be?Ā ItāsĀ babies for goodness' sake. You bring psychological and emotional support,Ā monitorĀ mom and her newborn, and ensure the best medical care and resources when the need arises. Having a baby is one of the most vulnerable times in the lives of moms andĀ dadsĀ andĀ youāveĀ got their backs.Ā Ā Ā
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Labor, birth, and postpartum never get routine for you.Ā Ā Bring on the bundles of cuteness and the memories.Ā YouāllĀ share tears of joy and, sometimes, tears of sadness.Ā YouāreĀ extraordinary.Ā That'sĀ what we love about you.Ā Ā
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Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your ālittle something extraā all add up to you. AndĀ weāreĀ excited to get to know you and find out whatĀ youāllĀ bring to this hands-on nursing role.Ā
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Your EverydayĀ
Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patientās delivery and post-partum care.Ā
Collaborate with team members to ensureĀ appropriate mom/babyĀ care.Ā
Maintain andĀ advocateĀ a safe environment for everyone.Ā
Monitor and engage with your patients, families, andĀ appropriate careĀ team members concerningĀ significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.Ā
Prevent and treat wounds.Ā
Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.Ā
Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient and their families.Ā
Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.Ā
Initiate patient and family education usingĀ appropriate resourcesĀ and continuum of care services.Ā
Contribute to the team byĀ assistingāÆothers without being asked.Ā
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The Must-HavesĀ
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Minimum:Ā
Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.āÆĀ
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.Ā
Current ACLS certification.Ā
NRP certification (within 6Ā mos.)Ā
Current NALS certificationĀ
Preferred:Ā
BSNĀ
NCC certificationĀ
1 year in a related clinical areaĀ
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.Ā
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 ācome on inā attitude is the foundation of LCMC Healthās culture of everyday extraordinary
About West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Healthās incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited.Ā For over 60 years, weāve 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 āGrade Aā Hospital Safety distinction
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.Ā
- Give people a reason to smile.Ā
- Put a little love in your work.Ā
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.Ā Ā
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.Ā
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.Ā
- See opportunities, not problems ā itās all about perspective.Ā
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.Ā
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.Ā
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.Ā LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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Simple things make the difference.Ā
1.Ā Ā Ā 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.Ā
2.Ā Ā Ā To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.Ā Ā
3.Ā Ā Ā 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.Ā
4.Ā Ā Ā 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.Ā
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