Registered Nurse: Hands-On Care & Team Collaboration

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process in collaboration with the care team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to evidence-based practices.

The role requires Louisiana RN licensure, BLS-CPR certification, and strong clinical judgment. Candidates must communicate effectively in English and be adaptable to a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing with active RN license.
• BLS-CPR certification required and maintained.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English.
• Strong clinical judgment and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care with team partners.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team from admission to discharge.
• Administers medications and uses unit equipment appropriately.
• Documents care accurately and follows unit policies.
• Participates in huddles, rounding, bedside reporting and Service Excellence.

Skills

Technology competency

Smart Pumps

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care delivery

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana RN license

BLS-CPR Certified

English literacy

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process in collaboration with the care team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to evidence-based practices.

The role requires Louisiana RN licensure, BLS-CPR certification, and strong clinical judgment. Candidates must communicate effectively in English and be adaptable to a fast-paced hospital environment.