Registered Nurse: Hands-On, 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 in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Patient Care Team. You will provide hands-on patient care using the nursing process, assess and plan care, and collaborate with the team to ensure quality outcomes.

This role requires graduation from a nursing program, an active Louisiana RN license or compact license, BLS-CPR certification, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana RN license or compact state license.
• BLS-CPR Certified.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Possesses competency in use of technology and computers.
• Demonstrates competency in administering medication.
• Organizes patient care and unit activities with delegated tasks.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team from admit to discharge.
• Participates in multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Follows evidence-based policies and procedures to guide nursing practice.
• Educates patients and families, and documents appropriately.
• Interprets and implements physician orders.
• Performs routine procedures.
• Supports Unit PI plan and suggests improvements.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Teamwork

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana RN license

BLS-CPR Certified

English communication

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Patient Care Team. You will provide hands-on patient care using the nursing process, assess and plan care, and collaborate with the team to ensure quality outcomes.

This role requires graduation from a nursing program, an active Louisiana RN license or compact license, BLS-CPR certification, and strong communication.