Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse (RN) works with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care. The RN provides hands‑on care and makes sound clinical decisions to deliver comprehensive care for each patient. Responsibilities and Duties Possesses competency in the 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, delegating these activities to other staff as appropriate. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admission 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 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 or 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 or 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 one‑to‑one. Requires emotional stability and resilience; must be adaptable to change, 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, for example listening with a 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 essential functions. The above statements are only intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lake Charles Memorial Health System