Registered Nurse - Multispecialty Patient Care Lead

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Patient Care Unit. This full-time role requires 1–3 years of RN experience, an active RN license, and CPR/BLS certification. BSN is preferred, with ACLS/PALS preferred for advanced care.

You will apply the nursing process, collaborate with the care team, and participate in discharge planning to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Experience: 1–3 years recent RN experience; orthopedics, neurosurgical, pain management preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN license; CPR/BLS current.
• Preferred certifications: ACLS/PALS.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process to provide quality patient care; plan, implement, evaluate and discharge planning.
• Administers medications with age-appropriate standards and safety.
• Collaborates with physicians and care team to educate patients/families and coordinate discharge planning.
• Performs documentation accurately in patient records and participates in performance improvement activities.

Job description

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Patient Care Unit. This full-time role requires 1–3 years of RN experience, an active RN license, and CPR/BLS certification. BSN is preferred, with ACLS/PALS preferred for advanced care.

You will apply the nursing process, collaborate with the care team, and participate in discharge planning to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.