LCMC Health·New Orleans, Louisiana
Lead the coordination and delegation of care for rehabilitation patients, monitoring vital signs and life support measures. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and provide patient and family education.
Your job is more than a job.
No two days and no two patients are alike in the world of rehab nursing.
You champion multiple patients as they begin their rehabilitation journey.
With each different diagnosis, you encourage, comfort, and ready your patients for therapy, interacting with physicians, case managers, therapists and families as part of a team care approach.
You celebrate the ordinary, because in the world of rehabilitation, picking up a toothbrush or walking 25 feet may be extraordinary milestones for your patient.
And while you focus on your patient’s “extraordinary”, we focus on you with the concrete resources that foster the “little something extras” to help you live your “extraordinary” too.
If a light bulb just went off in your head, then you’re going to love it here and we’re going to love you right back.
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality, all of it adds up to you.
And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you will bring to this critical nursing role.
prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients. Evaluate vital signs according to standards of care and monitor life support measures such as advanced heart and respiratory technology. Apply knowledge of complex patient conditions including psycho/social needs. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members immediately 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. Collaborate and consult with nursing supervisor Collaborates to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or 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
Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Must possess a current Louisiana nursing license and American Heart Association BLS certification. A BSN and one year of related clinical experience are preferred.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.