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RN Limited Benefits Observation Unit PT

LCMC Health

New Orleans, Louisiana

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RNHealthcare OccupationsPatient Care Nursing OccupationsNursing OccupationsRegistered Nurses

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 2026

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Shift
Nights

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Your job is more than a job. Let’s tell it like it is. Med-Surg nursing is the backbone of every hospital, and it’s not for everyone. Thankfully, you’re not everyone. Your calling as a Med Surg nurse means your unwavering passion, mental toughness, heart of gold, and yes, mad skills make you an invaluable asset. You love being on the front line of care and getting to know your patients as real people. You 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, family request and yes, even the proverbial Jello request. You love the range of nursing skills it demands, and that there’s “never-a-dull-moment”. And 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, diverse nursing role. Your Everyday Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns. 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 continuum of care services. Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. The Must-Haves Minimum: Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association BLS certification. 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 University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research. 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.

Skills for this role

Patient condition reportingDirect patient carePatient question and concern managementPatient safety measures implementationHealthcare infection prevention and control expertisePatient family and caregiver educationMultidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planningPatient care leadershipPatient treatmentCare coordinationTask assignmentDelegation

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing RN License
  • Academic medical center
  • Patient condition reporting
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • TJC
  • Direct patient care
  • Nursing
  • Patient question and concern management
  • RN License

About the employer

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LCMC Health
Health system employer

LCMC Health is a healthcare system serving the Greater New Orleans area, with facilities including University Medical Center New Orleans and West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, Louisiana. The system operates a Level 1 Trauma Center, a Verified Burn Center,…

4.4 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment program
  • Clinical ladder program for professional advancement
  • Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 for eligible Med-Surg positions

What reviewers flag

  • Outdated charting system with minimal charting structure
  • Physicians expecting nurses to place orders on their behalf
  • Lack of scheduling flexibility cited by staff nurses
mission-drivenfast-paceddemandingsupportive colleaguesapproachable managementpurpose-oriented

Living in New Orleans, LA

New Orleans blends Creole culture, live jazz, and world-famous cuisine with historic architecture and bayou access. Nurses relocating here enjoy a city rich in tradition, from the French Quarter to the Garden District, offering a distinctive Louisiana lifestyle.

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Metro price level · New Orleans area
92.6
7% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,251/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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