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. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse 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 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/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, 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. Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System | Great Place To Work®
Description Of Position The Admit/Discharge RN is responsible for managing and coordinating patient admissions and discharges on 2 Tower Oncology Med-Surg to ensure safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant transitions of care. This role supports patient throughput, enhances documentation accuracy, improves patient and family education, and reduces the workload burden on bedside RNs. The A/D RN works closely with physicians, case management, social services, pharmacy, other interprofessional team members, and bedside nursing staff to streamline processes and promote high-quality care. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Nursing Responsibilities And Duties Complete the full RN admission assessment, including oncology-specific safety screenings (neutropenia, fall risk, skin integrity, central line status). Perform thorough medication reconciliation upon admission and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with pharmacy. Initiate care plans, education pathways, and regulatory screening requirements (sepsis, VTE, pain, suicide risk if applicable). Ensure timely and accurate documentation within EMR to meet CMS and DNV standards. Assist with rapid admissions, direct admits, and ED/PACU transfers to support hospital throughput. Review admissions from prior shift admits to ensure completeness of data collection, assessments and care planning. Provide comprehensive discharge teaching, including diagnosis, medications, chemotherapy precautions, DME needs, and home-care instructions, consistent with the Discharge Nurse Educator guidelines. Coordinate with pharmacy to ensure patient access to prescribed medications prior to discharge, including affordability pathways (e.g., Moss pharmacy programs). Confirm and/or schedule follow-up appointments with oncology providers, PCPs, specialists, and infusion services. Collaborate with and communicate discharge readiness with case management, social services and participate in multidisciplinary rounds. Complete post-discharge follow-up calls for patients meeting criteria (recent discharge, high readmission risk, or complex oncology care needs). Ensure all discharge documentation and regulatory requirements are completed with accuracy. Prioritize and manage multiple admissions and discharges to reduce delays and maintain patient flow. Participate in daily huddles, rounds, and throughput meetings as needed. Ensure compliance with DNV, CMS, ONS, and internal policies regarding transitions of care. Maintain high documentation standards to reduce readmissions and regulatory risk. Support quality initiatives related to falls, central lines, infection prevention, medication safety, and patient satisfaction. Provide individualized, culturally sensitive education to patients and caregivers. Assess and reinforce patient understanding of instructions using teach-back methodologies. Support symptom management education for oncologic conditions and treatment side effects. Serve as a central resource for nurses, providers, and ancillary staff regarding admission/discharge processes. Demonstrate excellence in communication, service, and teamwork. Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical nursing practice. 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 5 years of bedside acute nursing care experience, preferred. OCN and MEDSURG-BC certification preferred Physical Demands/Work Environment Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing and walking. Bending, stooping, and lifting is minimal. The work environment may be physically confining. Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds. Visual acuity required for a variety of activities. Ability to do shift work as required. 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. Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System | Great Place To Work?
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. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse 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 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/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, 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. Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System | Great Place To Work®
Description Of Position 12 Week Contract $40.00/hour The LPN is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the registered nurse. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with LCMH policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols and provider orders. The position will also adhere to practice standards governed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse Responsibilities And Duties Performs assessments and reassessments of patients. Documents accurately according to hospital policy. Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. Demonstrates competency in the use of smart pumps. Demonstrates competency in medication administration. Organizes patient care and delegates to unlicensed staff as appropriate. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge. Demonstrates the following best practices in a consistent and positive manner: Huddles, Service Excellence principles, and competency in unit based procedures. Follows evidence-based policies and procedures for nursing practice. Competently performs unit specific procedures. Assist the RN in development and implementation of plan of care. Encourages and supports non licensed personnel. Consistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations. Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately. Follows established hospital/department safety policies. Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and individuals bring to interactions. Follows hospital/department infection control policies. Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of the Unit PI plan. 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 Practical Nurse license or compact state license as Licensed Practical Nurse. BLS-CPR certified. Requires emotional stability and resilience; must be adaptable to change; be decisive and demonstrate forethought. Must be receptive to delegated responsibilities and work within scope of practice. Possesses basic problem solving skills. Physical Demands/Work Environment Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting. The work environment may be physically confining. Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities. Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds. 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. Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System | Great Place To Work®
Description Of Position The nurse practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with the physician within the scope of practice guidelines agreed upon by the collaborating parties. Responsible for providing health care to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Practice Manager Responsibilities And Duties Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and safety. Maintains standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in the scope of the job role or practice. Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families. Follows acute and chronic standard of care. Abides by all federal, state, and regulatory guidelines. Accurately evaluates new patients, follow-up patients, and/or postoperative patients in person or via phone and provides appropriate advice, intervention or referral. Evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals, as needed for specialty. Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medication, orthotics, braces and other devices as may be allowed by state legislation. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Strong interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level. Makes responsible decisions within the scope of practice. Other office work as needed. 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 Must have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing (DNP) Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in State of Louisiana Current BSLS/ACLS certifications Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of Louisiana as outlined by the State Board Nursing Experience in evaluating and treating patients in a Physician office setting. Computer literacy Previous experience working in certain specialty areas may be desirable. Physical Demands/Work Environment Work requires a variety of physical activities, including moving about within and outside of all hospital properties for long periods of time. Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergent situations. May be required to assist in controlling disorderly conduct or combative patients. 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. Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System | Great Place To Work®
