RN – Hands-on Patient Care Specialist

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

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care as part of the Patient Care Team. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care using the nursing process, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and families.

Current Louisiana RN license and BLS-CPR are required; experience and adherence to evidence-based practices are valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing and licensed RN in Louisiana.
• BLS-CPR certification and ability to communicate effectively.
• Adaptable to change and able to work in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team from admit to discharge.
• Demonstrates competency in medication administration and equipment use.
• Engages in huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, and Service Excellence practices.
• Educates patients and families and documents care accurately.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Evidence-based practice

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing

Louisiana RN license

BLS-CPR Certified

Tools

Smart Pumps

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care as part of the Patient Care Team. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care using the nursing process, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and families.

Current Louisiana RN license and BLS-CPR are required; experience and adherence to evidence-based practices are valued.