RN In House Contract

12-week contract position paying $65.00 an hour.

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) works with team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the RN provides hands-on care, makes sound clinical decisions, and delivers comprehensive care to each individual patient.

Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.

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, delegating tasks 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: huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence principles, and use of white boards.
• Understands and appropriately responds to cultural variables in professional and patient interactions.
• Evaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on patient care and professional role.
• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care.
• Performs initial assessments and reassessments, documenting appropriately.
• Interprets and implements physician orders.
• Competently performs/assists with routinely performed procedures.
• Educates patients and families, documenting 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.
• Ability to read, write, and speak intelligible English.
• Ability to learn quickly, analyze problems, and communicate effectively with superiors, peers, and others.
• Emotional stability and resilience; adaptability to change, decisiveness, and foresight.
• Receptive to delegated responsibilities; possesses basic problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for sustained periods, bending, stooping, and lifting 50-100 pounds at a time.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Many nursing skills require acute hearing ability (e.g., listening with a stethoscope to breath and heart sounds).
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patients, families, peers, and medical personnel.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

About the employer

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is a nationally certified Great Place to Work, committed to exceptional patient care and supporting the well-being and professional growth of employees. Join a team where contributions are valued, growth is nurtured, and success is celebrated.