Your job is more than a job

Let’s be real: ER nursing isn’t a job, it’s a calling. Your connection to your ER, your patients, your team, it’s deep and personal. We love that about you.  

  

You bring all of you to the Emergency Room every shift, every patient. And then, you take a lot of the ER home with you—the tough moments, the hopes, the tears, the possibilities, the unanswered questions, the thank you’s, the heartaches and, yes, even the smiles and laughter.  

  

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this intimate, diverse nursing role. 
 
Your Everyday 

Prioritize, coordinate and delegate all care touchpoints for your patients. 

Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. 

Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events or patient condition changes. 

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. 

Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely. 

Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and care services. Address patient questions and concerns. 

Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. 

 

The Must-Haves 
 
Minimum: 

Current nursing license to practice in the state of Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing 

Current American Heart Association BLS certification. 

Current ACLS, CPI and PALS certifications.  (New grad must obtain within 6 months of hire). 

Current TNCC (CHNOLA and UMC ERs only)  

ENPC (can be substitute for PALS at UMC or EJMC ERs) 

Preferred: 

Emergency Room experience and ER nursing knowledge 

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. 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 Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. 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

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.