Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Employment Type: Staff
Registered Nurse (Full Time)
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
* 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 Registered Nurse (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. Is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and to provide a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; provide a wide variety of patient care activities and services.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* 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 the following best practices in a consistent and positive manner: 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 patients quality of care and the nurses 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.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
* 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, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
* Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities; Possesses basic problem solving skills.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
* Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for sustained periods, bending and stooping, and some lifting of 50-100 pounds at a time.
* The work environment may be physically confining.
* Many nursing skills require acute hearing ability, i.e. listening with stethoscope to breath sounds and heart sounds.
* Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience Memorial is more than a slogan, its the care we provide our patients and its 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.