Your job is more than a job

If you’ve got a great heart and passion for nursing, you belong here. Building a sense of connection is vital to your growth and progression as a nurse and it’s embedded in every little thing we do at LCMC Health.   

If you don't sweat the small stuff and bring all you’ve got to every patient’s bedside, call light, hand hold, chart entry, medical need, team request or family request, you’ll fit right in with our “no-patient-need-is-too-small" culture. Whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned caregiver, finding what makes you extraordinary and being a part of something that appreciates and nurtures “you being you” well, that’s what every great nurse, like you, deserves.  

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. We love that about you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this hands-on, diverse nursing role

Your Everyday

• Prioritize and coordinate nursing care for patients undergoing scheduled and emergent interventional radiology procedures.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments before procedures and communicate changes in patient condition to the care team.
• Establish and maintain IV access and provide direct nursing care during procedures.
• Monitor patients during and after procedures and provide recovery care according to department protocols.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow infection-control, safety, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Safely care for patients in an environment where radiation-producing equipment is used.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and address patient and family questions and concerns.
• Provide patient and family education and support continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients and contribute to a positive patient experience.
• Assist team members and communicate with supervisors when additional support is needed.

The Must-Haves

• Minimum of one year of recent acute-care nursing experience.

• Current Louisiana RN license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.

Preferred

• Previous RN experience in Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Perioperative Nursing, Cardiac Catheterization, or another procedural environment.

Shift Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.

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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.