190 healthcare jobs found in lake charles

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Support Tech I are expected to be generally experienced with a variety of hardware and applications. This position will require remote desktop work with workstations and applications around the hospital. SUPERVISION : Reports directly to the Manager of IT Support and Operations RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Answer calls from physicians, directors, and hospital staff that have been escalated from Help Desk Specialists Install a variety of software and applications remotely on both new PC installs and existing hospital hardware where new applications are needed Troubleshoot software and application issues that hospital staff experience Respond to users in a quick and timely manner to resolve hardware and application issues efficiently so work is minimally impacted 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...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider.  This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services.  The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines.  SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record.  Records any other department specific information in patient chart.  Adheres to all government documentation...

**Job Summary:** Under the direction of the supervisor or lead person, the Transporter will be responsible for transporting patients and visitors of all ages to and from various clinics and nursing units within the hospital as requested. This role reports directly to the Patient Escort Supervisor. **Responsibilities and Duties:** - Adhere to hospital policies for properly identifying patients using 2 patient identifiers. - Follow hand-off communication policies. - Maintain patient safety by securing patients correctly on transfer devices. - Use proper body mechanics when transporting patients. - Have knowledge of hospital/clinic layout and choose the safest and most expedient route for patient delivery. - Maintain direct communication with the patient during transportation to ensure comfort and security. - Prioritize transport requests. - Assist in mail collection and/or delivery when duties allow. **

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Registered nurses (RN) provide professional nursing care while working in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members. Nursing care is provided in a manner consistent with the mission of the organization. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patients’ health problems and needs, educating patients on their illness and condition, developing and implementing patient care plans, and providing emotional support to patients’ and their families. The Registered Nurse is responsible for total nursing care for all patients assigned to him/her by the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse. The Registered Nurse is also in charge of coordinating and delegation of duties to other health care personnel, such as licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants/patient care techs . SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Nursing RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Organizes patient care and general unit activities to...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions. Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity). Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff. Collects information regarding patient/patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake. Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks. Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Medical Technologist performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for use in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Assures laboratory results are accurate and reported timely. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pathology RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Performs quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical data. Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure. Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data. Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment. Conducts chemical, hematological, microbiological, immunological, serological, and immunohematological analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, spinal fluid, and other specimens submitted for laboratory testing to determine...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Identity and Access Specialist I will create and maintain network access to the systems at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. This position will be responsible for quickly setting up network accounts for all LCMH employees as well as vendors and contractor staff. SUPERVISION : Reports directly to the Manager of IT Security Operations RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Strong skill in supporting applications and systems Manage user accounts, create, update, and remove access as necessary. Knowledge of administration and use of the following: Windows, Active Directory, Imprivata, Sailpoint, Epic, multifactor authentication, and Office 365 Troubleshoot access issues when required Strong skill in creating and maintaining technical documentation. Customer service focused. 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...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record. Records any other department specific information in patient chart. Adheres to all government documentation...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Medical Technologist performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for use in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Assures laboratory results are accurate and reported timely. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pathology RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Performs quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical data. Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure. Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data. Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment. Conducts chemical, hematological, microbiological, immunological, serological, and immunopharmacological analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, spinal fluid, and other specimens submitted for laboratory testing to...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Responds to, controls and oversees calls for assistance and alarms taking action and intervening to mitigate situations, protects people and property. Patrols, assesses and secures LCMHS properties and provides escorts and education to internal customers. Enforces criminal ordinances and LCMHS policies and works with law enforcement and other community partners Carries and uses authorized security weapons. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Security Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Responds to security emergencies: Responds to calls for service, in-progress emergencies, and alarms; Coordinates scheduled emergency drills; Takes action and intervenes per procedure and protocols to mitigate the situations and to reduce injury, prevent property damage or loss; Engages in dynamic, potentially violent encounters, uses empty-hand control techniques, handcuffs and authorized security weapons according to policy....

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions. Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity). Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff. Collects information regarding patient/patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake. Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks. Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white...

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...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Psychiatric Case Manager supervises day to day functions of the department and staff. The manager actively seeks areas for department to improve (i.e - reduction in denials) &/ or be more efficient. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Practice Director RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares information for notification letters for providers and employees. Performs utilization review in accordance with all state mandated regulations. Maintains compliance with regulation changes affecting utilization management. Performs continuing review on medical records and identification and need of on-going hospitalization. Reviews patients' records and evaluates patient progress. Obtains and reviews necessary medical reports and subsequent treatment plan requests to conduct review. Reviews and validates physician's orders, reports progress and unusual occurrences on patients. Receives & processes requests for appeal of...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Psychiatric Case Manager supervises day to day functions of the department and staff. The manager actively seeks areas for department to improve (i.e - reduction in denials) &/ or be more efficient. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Practice Director RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares information for notification letters for providers and employees. Performs utilization review in accordance with all state mandated regulations. Maintains compliance with regulation changes affecting utilization management. Performs continuing review on medical records and identification and need of on-going hospitalization. Reviews patients' records and evaluates patient progress. Obtains and reviews necessary medical reports and subsequent treatment plan requests to conduct review. Reviews and validates physician's orders, reports progress and unusual occurrences on patients. Receives & processes requests for appeal of...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The LPN is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider.  This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services.  The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines.  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: Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of the assigned patient specialty and is recognized as a resource in practice specialty by providers and staff. Maintains...