Collaborative RN: Elevate Patient Care

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Patient Care Team. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care using the nursing process in collaboration with teammates.

The role emphasizes sound clinical decision-making, education for patients and families, and participation in unit performance improvement. Strong communication, adaptability and ability to handle diverse cultural needs are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license.
• BLS-CPR Certified.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to learn quickly, analyze problems and communicate effectively with superiors, peers, and others on one-to-one basis.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities; Possesses basic problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team from admit to discharge.
• Follows evidence‑based policies and procedures to guide nursing practice.
• Education patients and families; documents appropriately.
• Documents accurately according to department policy.
• Performs initial assessments and reassessments and documents appropriately.

Skills

Tech literacy

Smart Pumps

Medication admin

Unit equipment know-how

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana RN license (or compact)

BLS-CPR Certified

English communication

Emotional stability

Adaptability & problem solving

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Patient Care Team. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care using the nursing process in collaboration with teammates.

The role emphasizes sound clinical decision-making, education for patients and families, and participation in unit performance improvement. Strong communication, adaptability and ability to handle diverse cultural needs are required.