Registered Nurse- Full Time
About the role
The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. The RN works with his/her team partner(s) to provide quality patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the RN provides hands-on care to patients.
Responsibilities
- Possesses competency in use of technology and computers.
- Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps.
- Demonstrates competency in administering medication.
- 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.
- Fulfills evidence-based policies and procedures to guide nursing practice.
- Huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence principles, and use of white boards.
- Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.
- Evaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on the patient’s quality of care and the nurse’s professional role.
- Uses the nursing process to effectively 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 procedures that are routinely performed.
- Educates patients and families, and documents appropriately.
- Documents accurately according to department policy.
- Knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
- Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
Requirements
- Graduate of School of Nursing.
- Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license as Registered Nurse.
- BLS-CPR Certified.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Emotional stability and resilience.
- Able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
Skills
- Adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities.
- Basic problem solving skills.
Benefits
“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.
Pay
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