Registered Nurse – Part Time

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work with the Patient Care Team, applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. The RN provides hands-on care, makes sound clinical decisions, and ensures a comprehensive delivery of care to each patient, while prioritizing patient safety and outcomes.

The role requires teamwork with the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse, participation in huddles and unit initiatives, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing with active RN license.
• Current Louisiana RN license or compact state license to practice.
• BLS CPR certification and ability to read/write/speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team from admission to discharge.
• Document accurately and participate in unit PI initiatives.

Skills

Technology literacy

Smart Pumps competency

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana RN license or compact state license

BLS CPR Certified

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Registered Nurse RN works with hisher team partners using the nursing process to assess plan implement and evaluate direct patient care The Registered Nurse RN works with hisher team partners 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 servicesSUPERVISION Reports directly to Nurse Manager andor Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Possesses competency in use of technology and computersDemonstrates competency in the use of Smart PumpsDemonstrates competency in administering medicationHas 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 appropriateCollaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to dischargeConsistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care Follows evidence based policies and procedures to guide nursing practiceDemonstrates the following best practices in a consistent and positive manner Huddles hourly rounding bedside reporting Service Excellence principles and use of white boardsUnderstands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patientsindividuals bring to interactionsEvaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on the patients quality of care and the nurses professional role Uses the nursing process to effectively assess plan implement and evaluate the plan of carePerforms initial assessments and reassessments and documents appropriatelyInterprets and implements physician ordersCompetently performsassists with procedures that are routinely performedEducates patients and families and documents appropriatelyDocuments accurately according to department policy Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI planMakes suggestionsrecommendations for improved operations The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate of School of NursingCurrent Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license as Registered NurseBLS CPR CertifiedAbility 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 basisRequires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change be decisive and demonstrate foresightMust 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 timeThe work environment may be physically confiningMany nursing skills require acute hearing ability ie listening with stethoscope to breath sounds and heart soundsMust be able to exchange accurate information with patient family peers and medical personnelReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EXPERIENCE

Memorial is more than a slogan its the care we provide our patients and its 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 Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System Great Place To Work