Registered Nurse - New Graduate (Full Time)

Staff Nurse (RN)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 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.