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Charge Nurse - RN (Full Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles, LA
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.

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 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.

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, 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.

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