Cardiovascular Call Team - RN

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Perioperative RN to oversee patient care during operative procedures and to supervise the surgical team.

You will work a Monday–Friday shift from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm, with heart call requirements, contributing to a high-quality, patient-centered perioperative program. Requirements include a NLN-accredited nursing program, active Louisiana RN license, BLS (and ALS within 6 months), with CNOR preferred.

Qualifications

• NLN-accredited nursing program graduate.
• Current Louisiana RN license.
• BLS certification required; ALS within 6 months of hire.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• 2+ years cardiovascular/surgical RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and provide care via nursing process and teamwork.
• Perioperative RN plans and directs care for patients undergoing operative/invasive procedures and directs the surgical team.

Skills

Cardiovascular experience

BLS certification

ALS certification

Flexible shifts/on-call

Team supervision

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

Louisiana RN license

BLS/ALS certifications

CNOR certification preferred

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: (Monday through Friday) 10:30 am to 7 pm. Heart call required.

Summary of the Job

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Perioperative RN is accountable for planning & directing the care of every patient undergoing operative & invasive procedures. The Perioperative RN directs & supervises the surgical team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two Years Cardiovascular Experience Preferred In Acute Care Facility.
• Graduate from a NLN accredited school of nursing; current LA RN license; BLS required or obtained during orientation; ALS required within 6 months of hire; able to work flexible shifts and take call according to unit specific standards. Current BLS and ALS (Advanced Life Support) certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• One year Surgery RN experience required but minimum of two years’ Surgery RN experience preferred. Acute Care facility, surgery experience preferred. CNOR Certification preferred.
• The Perioperative RN must be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) - reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, crawling

Contact Information

Jennifer Saint, HR Talent Partner

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.