Charge Nurse RN- Full Time - 7p-7a

Description Of Position

Registered nurses (RN) provide professional nursing care while working in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members. Nursing care is provided in a manner consistent with the mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate.
• Facilitates effective and efficient patient flow, forming cooperative relationships with entry points for admissions to the unit/department.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care.
• Communicates effectively with Director to keep efficient patient flow and assist in monitoring of staff performance.
• Serves as designated charge nurse on the unit on daily basis.
• Affords direct care patient care assignments according to staffing grid and unit/department needs.
• Uses the nursing process to effectively assess, develop nursing diagnoses & goals, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care.
• Performs initial assessments and reassessments and documents appropriately.
• Competently performs/assists with all unit based procedures performed.
• Educates patients and families, and documents appropriately.
• Interprets and implements physician orders.
• Aids team members in providing care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgement are required.
• Directs and coordinates nursing care, establishes priorities and delegates nursing activities according to patient needs.
• Demonstrates competency in administering medication.
• Understands and demonstrates the LSBN Rules of Delegation.
• Knows the competency of staff and delegates duties appropriately.
• Makes appropriate patient assignments.
• Directs, coordinates and participates in the direction of staff to efficiently accomplish the coordination of staffing the unit.
• Directs, coordinates and participates in the evaluation/supervision of the nursing process as the basis for patient care practice.
• Ensures that the highest quality patient care is delivered.

Requirements

• Graduate of School of Nursing
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license as Registered Nurse
• BLS-CPR certified
• 2 years of bedside nursing care, preferred but not required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing and walking.
• Bending, stooping, and lifting are minimal.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
• Visual acuity required for a variety of activities.
• Ability to do shift work as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Information

“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.