Transfer Center​/Admissions Registered Nurse

Career Opportunities with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

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Lake Charles Memorial Health System is committed to investing in the excellence of our employees by providing competitive compensation, professional growth, and exceptional benefits. We strive to foster an employee-focused culture. As a major teaching facility we offer learning and mentoring opportunities as well as programs to promote employee well-being.

We want the most qualified people to be part of our extraordinary team. Whether your objective is to find a career in nursing, information technology, management or clerical, Lake Charles Memorial Health System has the opportunities you are looking for. Memorial offers its employees medical, dental & vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement options, paid time off, tuition assistance & much more to attract and retain employees.

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Department: Nursing Administration

Location: Lake Charles, LA

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for patients within an assigned unit of a hospital, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital. They are responsible for total nursing care for all patients assigned to him/her by the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Effectively prioritize direct admissions from physician offices/nursing facilities and direct admissions transfers from other hospitals.
• Provides effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals to ensure efficient patient transfer.
• Demonstrates knowledge of common diagnoses requiring transfer.
• Accurately interprets clinical information (labs, imaging, vitals, etc.)
• Identifies level of care needed (ICU, telemetry, med-surg, etc.)
• Applies knowledge of EMTALA and state/federal/health system transfer regulations
• Coordinates with house supervisor, patient access, and ED department staff
• Documents calls and communication accurately
• Demonstrates assertiveness and professionalism
• Uses SBAR style reporting effectively
• Identifies and resolves barriers to transfer
• Uses clinical judgment to guide transfer appropriateness

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

• Education:
  
  Graduate of approved School of Nursing
• Experience:
  
  2 years acute care experience: ED experience preferred
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  As required by department/unit
• License/Certification:
  Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or Multi-state Compact License.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• May require walking long distances, standing for prolonged periods, bending, and lifting 50-100 pounds at a time.
• May require pushing and/or pulling patient in wheelchair.
• 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.
• Establish rapport with families, patient, and healthcare team.
• Respect and value cultural differences.
• 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.