Your job is more than a job.
Delivering bundles of joy has got to be one of the most important jobs in the world. Right? Of course, As a labor & delivery nurse, your empathy meter is off the charts. How could it not be? It’s babies for goodness' sake. You bring psychological and emotional support, monitor 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 and dads and you’ve got their backs.
Labor, birth, and postpartum never get routine for you. Bring on the bundles of cuteness and the memories. You’ll share tears of joy and, sometimes, tears of sadness. You’re extraordinary. That's what we love about you.
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this hands-on nursing role.
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
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. Audits, reports, and educates staff on nursing documentation and meeting professional and JCAHO requirements.
Prepares the staffing schedule with approval of the appropriate manager/director. 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.
Supervises departmental employees to include conducting new employee orientation and competency assessment. Provides feedback and input for performance evaluations and handles personnel matters as delegated/designated by department manager/director. Works in collaboration with the leader(s) in interviewing and selecting candidates for open positions. Attends recruitment events and represents the department when requested. Assigns preceptors to new orientees and provides orientees with orientation materials. Reviews orientation packet for completion by the preceptor and sends completed paperwork to the leader. Maintains employee accountability with all hospital policies and procedures. Encourages participation from employees in the ongoing delivery of care and/or services.
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. Participates in unit based and hospital wide performance improvement. 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
2 years of professional nursing experience in Level 3 NICU.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana. American Heart Association BLS-HCP, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E., CPI,,
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.
Lakeview Hospital, the center of LCMC Health’s extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women’s care.
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.
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