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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Ensures delivery of high-quality patient care including assessment, planning, intervention/evaluation, and monitoring completion of patient education and discharge planning

Participates in the day-to-day operations of the department, under supervision of nursing manager/director. Acts as a clinical and operations resource person maintaining current knowledge of clinical practice and departmental operations.

Plans daily staffing coverage according to department needs and appropriate skill mix. Adheres to the staffing plan and monitors staffing level on a daily basis. Modifies staffing patterns based on patient acuity, current technology, and available resources.

Maintains employee accountability with all hospital policies and procedures.

Inspects department and completes routine environmental rounds. Completes safety rounds as prescribed by organizational safety plan. Completes regular rounds on all patients to assure that needs are met and resolves any issues that are identified. Monitors compliance of core measure initiatives for all appropriate patients. Participates in chart review to evaluate compliance with quality standards. Participates in monitoring quality control standards for the department.

Participates in cross-organizational activities to improve organizational performance.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

1 year of professional nursing experience in relevant specialty area (medical/surgical, intensive care, emergency, perioperative, etc.).

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program

Required: Associates Degree

Preferred: BSN

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana. American Heart Association BLS-HCP.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)Standing - Continuous (67-100% of day)Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day)Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent (36-66% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)

Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)Taste or smell - Continuous (67-100% of day)Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Near Vision - Very Accurate 20/20Far Vision - Very Accurate 20/20Color Discrimination - YesDepth Perception - AccurateHearing - Accurate

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably AnticipatedChemical - Reasonably AnticipatedAirborne communicable diseases - Reasonably AnticipatedExtreme temperatures - Not AnticipatedRadiation - Not AnticipatedUneven surfaces or elevations - Not AnticipatedExtreme noise levels - Not AnticipatedDust/particular matter - Not AnticipatedOther (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: NoYouth (1yr to 15 yrs): YesAdult (16 and up): Yes

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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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

Lakeside Hospital has a heritage rooted in extraordinary care for women and babies, while evolving to meet the healthcare needs of the whole family. As an essential part of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, Lakeside Hospital brings a new level of expert care by going the extra mile, treating the whole patient and not just a condition. Learn more about Lakeside Hospital and our expanding access to comprehensive and specialty healthcare services in Metairie

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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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