RN: Transformative Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Lake Charles (LA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the patient care team. The RN will provide hands-on care, assess and implement plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires an active Louisiana RN license or compact state license, BLS- CPR certification, and strong communication skills. This position emphasizes adherence to evidence-based policies and professional growth within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

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 and decisive.
Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities; possesses basic problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

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 best practices such as huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and use of white boards.
Understands and responds to cultural variables in interactions.
Evaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on patient care and the nurse role.
Uses the nursing process to 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 routine procedures.
Educates patients and families, and documents appropriately.
Documents accurately according to department policy.
Participates in Unit PI plan; makes recommendations for improvements.