Lead Charge Nurse — Elevate Patient Care & Team

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

The RN will assess health problems, educate patients and families, develop and implement care plans, and coordinate nursing duties across the unit. Licensure in Louisiana or a compact state, ACLS/BLS and Moderate Sedation certification are required, with preferred 2 years of bedside nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana RN license or compact state license.
• ACLS, BLS, and Moderate Sedation certification.
• 2 years bedside nursing care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes patient care and unit activities with delegated staff.
• Coordinates patient flow and collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates effectively with leadership to ensure efficient care.
• Serves as charge nurse and leads unit in director's absence.
• Utilizes nursing process for assessment, diagnoses, planning and evaluation.
• Educates patients and families and documents appropriately.
• Interprets and implements physician orders.
• Directs and coordinates staff to meet patient care needs.
• Adheres to LSBN Rules of Delegation and staff competency.

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana RN license or compact license

ACLS, BLS, and Moderate Sedation certified

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

The RN will assess health problems, educate patients and families, develop and implement care plans, and coordinate nursing duties across the unit. Licensure in Louisiana or a compact state, ACLS/BLS and Moderate Sedation certification are required, with preferred 2 years of bedside nursing experience.