Job Description

Med-Surg Nurse – Because What You Do Matters

📍 Location: Marrero, Louisiana

🏥 Facility: West Jefferson Medical Center

🕐 Schedule: Full-Time | Days/Nights | 12-Hour Shifts

💰 Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 based on experience

🎁 Benefits: Full Benefits and Limited Benefit options available

Your Role Is More Than a Job – It’s a Calling

Let’s be real—Med-Surg nursing is the backbone of every hospital. It’s fast-paced, demanding, and not for everyone. But you? You were made for this. You bring mental toughness, a heart of gold, sharp clinical judgment, and next-level skills to every shift.

You're not just answering call lights—you’re building trust, easing fears, treating patients like people, and making a real impact every day. From first assessment to final chart note, your presence makes a difference.

You’re a jack-of-all-trades and master of many. Wounds, vitals, IVs, discharges, family updates, a smile when it’s needed most—and yes, even the occasional Jell-O run. You thrive in the “never-a-dull-moment” world of Med-Surg. And that’s exactly why we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do Every Day

• Take the lead in prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all aspects of patient care
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional outcomes
• Advocate for a safe, healing environment for patients, families, and coworkers
• Communicate effectively with patients and families about care, concerns, and changes
• Prevent and treat wounds with skill and compassion
• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards
• Support smooth transitions through the care continuum with strong communication and coordination
• Notify supervisors of any challenges or delays in delivering care
• Provide education to patients and families using appropriate tools and resources
• Step up to help your team—before you're even asked

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid RN license in Louisiana, in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• PALS Certification

What Makes You Extraordinary

• You lead with your heart and deliver care with purpose
• You bring joy and positivity to the people around you
• You treat patients like people, not charts
• You believe one-of-a-kind care is better than one-size-fits-all
• You see opportunities where others see challenges
• You celebrate diversity and cheer each other on
• You bring a little lagniappe —that extra something—to everything you do

Why LCMC Health & West Jefferson Medical Center

We’re more than a health system—we’re a community. At West Jefferson Medical Center , part of the LCMC Health family, we provide exceptional, compassionate care right here in Marrero and throughout the West Bank.

At LCMC Health, we believe healthcare should have heart. We celebrate originality, equity, inclusion, and the little moments that make a big difference. That means creating space where you can be yourself—and be your best.

Important to Know

1. Please take your time to complete the application fully and accurately—this helps avoid delays.
2. We may verify your background and previous employment as part of the hiring process.
3. Applications are inactive after 6 months. You’ll need to reapply if you're still interested after that period.
4. Proof of citizenship or work authorization will be required during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Apply today and bring your heart to work at West Jefferson Medical Center.

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