Registered Nurse - New Graduate (Full Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care as part of the Patient Care Team. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, collaborates with interdisciplinary colleagues from admission to discharge, and delivers hands-on nursing care with sound clinical judgment.

Qualifications include graduation from an approved School of Nursing, current Louisiana RN license (or compact state), and BLS-CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license.
• BLS-CPR Certified.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; communicate effectively with superiors, peers, and others.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care.
• Administers medications and monitors effects.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge.
• Documents care accurately according to department policy.
• Educates patients and families, and documents appropriately.
• Participates in Unit PI plan and contributes to process improvements.

Skills

Technology literacy

Smart Pumps

Medication administration

Unit equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Louisiana RN License

BLS-CPR Certification

Job description

Staff Nurse (RN)

Description Of Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s) to provide quality patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the RN provides hands‑on care to patients. Is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and to provide a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; provide a wide variety of patient care activities and services.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Possesses competency in 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 admit 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/assists with procedures that are routinely performed.
• Educates patients and families, and documents appropriately.
• Documents accurately according to department policy.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
• Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.

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 one‑to‑one basis.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities; Possesses 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, i.e. listening with stethoscope to breath sounds and heart sounds.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, 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 it’s the 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 a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well‑being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

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