Are you passionate about healthcare and looking to start the next chapter in your career? Are you interested in a rare opportunity to reopen an established and well-respected hospital in a brand-new facility and provide the service and care to the community that larger institutions don’t? Do you want to work for an employer that values you and offers an award-winning company culture, work-life balance, and opportunities for advancement?

If you answered “yes” to the above, we want to hear from you! We are New Orleans’ premier boutique surgical hospital, and we are looking for talented and experienced candidates to immediately join our team ahead of our upcoming reopening. 

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients, including assessment, medication administration, monitoring, and documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Perform complex clinical procedures, such as mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and continuous renal replacement therapy.

• Respond quickly and effectively to changes in patient condition, communicating with the healthcare team as needed.
• Ensure patient and family members are informed about their care, treatment options, and progress.
• Educate patients and families about disease prevention and management, including lifestyle modifications and medication management.
• Adhere to all relevant standards, regulations, and policies, including infection control protocols and patient confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training, maintaining current knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in nursing (BSN or ASN) from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care nursing or ICU experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) or related specialty
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare technology
• Experience working in a hospital or academic medical center

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, and moving throughout the workday
• Lifting and positioning patients, as needed
• Pushing and pulling heavy equipment, such as ventilators and infusion pumps
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment for extended periods of time