đź“Ť Location: Lake Charles, LA, US
đź’Ľ Type: Fulltime
🏠Work: On-site
đź“ť Description: **DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:**
* The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate high quality patient care utilizing critical care knowledge and skills.
**SUPERVISION:** Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse
**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:**
* Documents accurately according to department policy.
* Possesses competency in use of technology and computers.
* Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps.
* 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.
* 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.
* Uses the nursing process to effectively asses, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care.
* Performs initial assessments and reassessments and documents appropriately.
* Consistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
* Demonstrates competency in administering medication.
* Educates patients and families, and documents appropriately.
* Interprets and implements physician orders.
* Competently performs unit specific procedures.
* Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
* Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
* Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately.
* 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.
* Competently performs/assists with procedures that are routinely performed.
* Demonstrates competency in administering medication and use of Smart Pumps.
* Competently performs unit specific procedures.
* Incorporates healthy workforce in daily practice
* Call is a requirement.
* Able to function independently
***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. ACLS and PALS required
* 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.
* Observe changes in EKG, malignant hypothermia, airway issues, and over sedation.
**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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