Your job is more than a job.
Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can.
And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person.
Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce.
It’s a responsibility we take seriously.
Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it.
Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you.
When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day— as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.
General duties
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.
Patient Care
Provides quality care to patients. Promptly responds to patient calls and messages and ensures same day completion of calls and messages. Maintains accurate patient and business records including the completion of encounters. Observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and report immediately in accordance with policy. Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in adherence to organizational policy and procedure. Coordinates plans of care, periodically review these plans and implement methods to keep the quality of care under constant surveillance.
Compliance
Stays abreast of all other responsibilities required as set forth in any federal and state laws, statutes, or regulations as enacted or as may be enacted or amended. Maintains the confidentiality of all patient information as established by the facility’s HIPAA policies and procedures. Maintains the required continuing education hours to assure continued competence.
Professionalism and Support
Demonstrates professional ownership and commitment to the principles and core values of guest relations. Demonstrate leadership of the clinical team. Communicates with clinic leadership, escalate issues and present solutions.
Safety and infection control standards
Assists with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards.Implements standard and transmission-based precautions, as outlined in policies. Performs hand hygiene, as outlined in relevant policy. Ensures patient safety during clinic visits, in accordance with appropriate policy. Maintains a clean clinic working environment. Reports any safety hazards or violations in patient or clinic environment to clinic manager or designee.
Collaboration
Provide input in hiring, disciplinary action and termination decisions of clinical personnel. Attends all daily huddles, staff meetings and provider meetings. Participates in on-going performance improvement activities and initiatives.
Education qualifications
Master's Degree from an approved NP Program required.
Licenses and certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
Registered Nursing License (RN) from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Additional Information
on Licensure and Certificate specific to facilities in the ADDENDUM.
Skills and abilities
Medical skills.
Computer software skills.
ICD-10 and CPT-4, working knowledge.
Communication and guest relation skills.
- 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) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
- Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% 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 - Continuous (67-100% of day)
- Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day)
- Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day)
- Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
- Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day)
- Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
- Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
- Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)
- Sensory requirements
- Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
- Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
- Color Discrimination - Yes
- Depth Perception - Moderate
- Hearing - Accurate
- Occupational exposure risk potential
- Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
- Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
- Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
- Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
- Radiation - Not Anticipated
- Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
- Extreme noise levels - Reasonably Anticipated
- Dust/particular matter - Reasonably Anticipated
- Other (List) - Not Anticipated
POPULATION SERVED • Neonate/Infant up to 1 year
- Yes
- Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): Yes
- Adult (16 and up): Yes
Work shift: Days (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
Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties [https://www.chnola.org/about-us/] and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital
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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