Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Location: Lake Charles, LA
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift or Night Shift - 3 x 12-hour shifts

A leading acute-care hospital in Lake Charles, LA is hiring experienced Pediatrics Registered Nurses caring for infants, children, and adolescents and supporting their families. In this role you will practice independently, manage both routine and complex care, and work alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team. New hires receive a structured orientation and are precepted by a trained staff member.

What You'll Do

• Practice independently while recognizing all relevant aspects of each patient situation
• Provide nursing care through the full nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol and monitor for effectiveness and side effects
• Address the psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
• Assess learning needs and educate patients, families, and caregivers
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation
• Complete a pediatric services-specific competency validation with a trained preceptor

What You Bring

• Active RN license in Louisiana or a compact (multistate) license
• BLS required
• PALS or PEARS required
• Recent pediatric experience or RN residency preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time - 3 x 12-hour shifts
• Day shift and night shift positions available
• Pay range: $27.50 - $43.00 per hour

About i4 Search Group

i4 Search Group is a healthcare recruiting firm representing this position on behalf of our client. We connect nurses with great opportunities and support you through every step of the hiring process. Apply today to learn more!

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