Registered Nurse

Description of Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works with team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct 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 delivers comprehensive care to each individual patient.

Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.

• 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, delegating tasks 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 best practices in huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence principles, and use of white boards.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique cultural variables experienced by professionals and patients.
• 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 assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care.
• Performs initial assessments and reassessments, documenting appropriately.
• Interprets and implements physician orders.
• Competently performs or assists with routinely performed procedures.
• Educates patients and families, documenting appropriately.
• Documents accurately according to department policy.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
• Makes suggestions and recommendations for improved operations.

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license as RN.
• BLS‑CPR Certified.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; ability to learn quickly and communicate effectively with superiors, peers, and others.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience; demonstrates adaptability, decisiveness, foresight, and basic problem‑solving skills.

• Work requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting 50–100 pounds.
• Environment may be physically confining.
• Many nursing skills require acute hearing, e.g., listening for breath and heart sounds.
• Must exchange accurate information with patients, families, peers, and medical personnel.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan; it’s the care we provide our patients and the commitment to our community and team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be part of an organizational culture that supports exceptional patient care while nurturing the well‑being and professional growth of employees.