Collaborative RN: Expert Patient Care & Growth Opportunities

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care as part of the Patient Care Team using the nursing process from admission to discharge. The role requires Louisiana RN license, BLS, ability to read/write English, and strong clinical decision making.

The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and educates patients and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Louisiana with current license.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English.
• Demonstrates rapid problem solving and clinical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Possesses competency in use of technology and computers.
• Demonstrates competency in administering medication.
• Organizes patient care and unit activities with delegation.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team from admit to discharge.
• Follows evidence-based policies to guide nursing practice.
• Educates patients and families and documents appropriately.
• Documents accurately according to department policy.
• Utilizes unit PI plan and suggests improvements.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision making

Evidence-based practice

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana RN license

BLS-CPR Certified

English literacy and communication

Tools

Smart Pumps

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care as part of the Patient Care Team using the nursing process from admission to discharge. The role requires Louisiana RN license, BLS, ability to read/write English, and strong clinical decision making.

The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and educates patients and families.