RN: Hands-On Care & Collaborative Team

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care with the nursing team using the nursing process from admission to discharge. The role emphasizes sound clinical decisions, documentation, and patient education in a collaborative care environment.

The RN will work with the team to ensure quality care, follow evidence-based policies, and participate in unit initiatives, with opportunities for professional growth within a nationally recognized hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing with current Louisiana RN license.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; strong communication with superiors, peers, and patients.
• Adaptability to change and quick problem solving; emotional stability and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team from admission to discharge.
• Administers medications and uses unit equipment appropriately.
• Documents accurately and educates patients and families.
• Performs initial assessments and reassessments and documents accordingly.

Skills

Technology competency

Smart Pumps

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana RN license

BLS-CPR Certified

Tools

Smart Pumps

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care with the nursing team using the nursing process from admission to discharge. The role emphasizes sound clinical decisions, documentation, and patient education in a collaborative care environment.

The RN will work with the team to ensure quality care, follow evidence-based policies, and participate in unit initiatives, with opportunities for professional growth within a nationally recognized hospital