Cardiovascular Call Team - RN

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System seeks a Cardiovascular RN to join the Surgery (Cardiovascular Team) in Covington, LA. The nurse will be responsible for planning, directing, and delivering perioperative care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures.

The role requires supervision of the surgical team and ensuring readiness for on-call duties. Minimum qualifications include RN licensure in Louisiana, NLN-accredited nursing education, BLS/ALS certifications, and CNOR preferred.

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.
• ILCOR courses with manikin check off (e.g., American Heart Association, Red Cross) are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perioperative RN is accountable for planning and directing care for patients undergoing operative procedures and for supervising the surgical team.
• Directs and supervises the surgical team members during operative cases.

Skills

Cardiovascular nursing experience

Flexibility

On-call readiness

Education

LA RN license

NLN accredited nursing school

BLS certification

ALS certification

CNOR certification

Job description

## RN Staff - Surgery (Cardiovascular Team)Apply: Covington, LA: Full time: Posted Today: R12692At 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.We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.**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 PartnerTalent 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. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found **by clicking here**, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.**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.