Registered Nurse

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work culture

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Lake Charles is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver comprehensive patient care using the nursing process. The RN will collaborate with the healthcare team to implement and evaluate care plans, administer medications, and educate patients and families. Candidates must be licensed in Louisiana, a graduate of an accredited nursing program, and BLS-CPR certified. This role involves significant physical activity and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Nursing School required.
• Must hold a current RN license in Louisiana or compact state.
• BLS-CPR Certification necessary.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for patient care.
• Document care and patient interactions accurately.
• Educate patients and families about their health.

Skills

Technology competency

Medication administration

Patient education

Cultural competency

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Current RN license in Louisiana

BLS-CPR Certification

Job description

Description Of Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his or her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care. The RN provides hands‑on care to patients, makes sound clinical decisions, and delivers comprehensive care to each individual patient. The RN provides a wide variety of patient care activities and services.

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Possesses competency in the use of technology and computers.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps.
• Demonstrates competency in administering medication.
• Has knowledge of and utilizes unit‑specific equipment appropriately.
• Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admission to discharge.
• Consistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Follows evidence‑based policies and procedures to guide nursing practice.
• Demonstrates the following best practices in a consistent and positive manner: huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence principles, and use of white boards.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.
• Evaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on the patient’s quality of care and the nurse’s professional role.
• Uses the nursing process to effectively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care.
• Performs initial assessments and reassessments and documents appropriately.
• Interprets and implements physician orders.
• Competently performs or assists with routinely performed procedures.
• Educates patients and families and documents appropriately.
• Documents accurately according to department policy.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of the unit PI plan.
• Makes suggestions or recommendations for improved operations.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Education And Work Experience

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license as Registered Nurse.
• 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 a one‑to‑one basis.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience; must be adaptable to change, decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Must be receptive to delegated responsibilities and possess basic problem‑solving skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for sustained periods, bending and stooping, and some lifting of 50–100 pounds at a time.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Many nursing skills require acute hearing ability (e.g., listening with a stethoscope to breath and heart sounds).
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patients, families, peers, and medical personnel.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience Memorial is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and our commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well‑being and professional growth of our employees.