RN Job In Lake Charles, Louisiana
RN, Inpatient Physical Rehab - Full Time
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
Inpatient Acute Physical Rehab is the only facility in SWLA that is CARF accredited. Here nurses work side by side with Medical Director Sarah Clevenger, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to deliver a tailored medical and rehabilitation program to serve individual needs. Nursing care duties include med/surg nursing practice and a working knowledge of therapeutic techniques to teach patients and family members new and efficient approaches to accomplishing ADLs and managing their own health. With an average length of stay being 11-14 days, we pride ourselves on putting hospitality back in hospital. This position also provides career opportunities including specialty certifications.
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care in accordance with facility and departmental policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction.
Requirements:
Graduate of an RN program
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of scope and role of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Unit Clerk
An unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse
American Heart Association Basic Life Support or completion within 90 days of employment
Work Type:
Full Time
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.