Registered Nurse: Impactful, Collaborative Patient Care

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

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Patient Care Team. The RN will provide direct patient care using the nursing process, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and participate in unit operations from admit to discharge.

Requirements include a nursing degree, an active Louisiana RN license (or compact state), and BLS-CPR certification. Strong communication and adaptability are essential for success in this role.

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 with superiors, peers, and others.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team from admission to discharge.
• Demonstrates competency with technology, smart pumps, and medication administration.
• Educates patients and families and documents appropriately.
• Documents accurately per department policy.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Smart Pumps

Medication administration

Unit equipment knowledge

Care coordination

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

RN license - Louisiana or compact state

BLS-CPR certified

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Patient Care Team. The RN will provide direct patient care using the nursing process, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and participate in unit operations from admit to discharge.

Requirements include a nursing degree, an active Louisiana RN license (or compact state), and BLS-CPR certification. Strong communication and adaptability are essential for success in this role.