Director Adult Health

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking a Director of Adult Health to provide executive oversight of adult patient care.

The role leads clinical operations for the unit(s) and a team of frontline clinicians, modeling service excellence, quality improvement and innovative practice. The candidate will ensure competent and compassionate care around the clock, coordinating with nursing leadership and hospital administration.

Qualifications

• Current LA RN licensure.
• Five years clinical experience in hospitalized patients.
• Two years progressive management experience (e.g., Charge Nurse or Supervisory).
• BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership for the care of adult patients.
• Oversee daily clinical operations of unit(s) and frontline clinicians.
• Serve as a role model for customer service, quality, best practices and innovation.
• Ensure delivery of competent, compassionate care on a 24-hour basis.

Skills

RN licensure

Leadership

Customer service

Education

BSN/MSN or related master's

RN-BC preferred

Job description

## Director Adult HealthApply: Covington, LA: Full time: Posted Today: R13138At 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**Summary of the Job:**Provides administrative leadership for care of the adult patient. The Director is responsible for the daily clinical operations of the unit(s) and a team of frontline clinicians. The Director serves as a role model for customer service, quality, best practices, and innovation. In addition, the Director is accountable for the delivery of competent, compassionate, and effective care of patients on a 24-hour basis. **Minimum Qualifications:**Current LA RN licensure. Five (5) years clinical experience in the care of hospitalized patients, plus two (2) years of progressive management experience which may include Charge Nurse and/or Supervisory roles. Current BLS and ALS 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. **Preferred Qualifications:**BSN, MSN, or Masters in a related field. RN-BC preferred. Preferred experience: Nursing care of medicine, telemetry, surgery, or oncology patients. **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 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching**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.