Registered Nurse: Compassionate, Team‑Driven Patient Care

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Patient Care Team. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team from admission to discharge.

The role requires strong clinical decision-making and effective communication with patients and families. Responsibilities include administering medications, utilizing unit equipment such as Smart Pumps, documenting accurately, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing and eligible for Louisiana RN licensure.
• Current Louisiana RN license or compact state license.
• BLS-CPR certification.
• Strong English communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Reports to Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge.
• Educates patients and families; documents appropriately.
• Follows evidence-based policies and procedures to guide nursing practice.
• Participates in Unit PI plan and contributes to operational improvements.

Skills

Technology literacy

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Nursing degree

RN license (LA or compact)

BLS-CPR certification

Tools

Smart Pumps

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Patient Care Team. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team from admission to discharge.

The role requires strong clinical decision-making and effective communication with patients and families. Responsibilities include administering medications, utilizing unit equipment such as Smart Pumps, documenting accurately, and contributing to