Registered Nurse - PRN

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.
• Follows best practices such as 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.
• Is 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 adapt to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
• Able to adapt to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities.
• Possesses basic problem solving skills.

Skills

• Acute hearing ability.
• Physical demands: standing and walking for sustained periods, bending and stooping, and some lifting of 50-100 pounds at a time.
• Work environment: physically confining.

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

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Varies based on department needs and patient load.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System

Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive work environment for our team members.