LPN - General Medicine - Night Shift

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking an LPN to join our med‑surg team on the night shift.

You will deliver direct patient care, monitor patients, and collaborate with RNs, CNAs and unit staff to ensure safe, high‑quality care during a 7pm–7am, 36‑hour weekly schedule. Requirements include a Louisiana LPN license, completion of a Board Certified Nursing Program, BLS certification, and IV therapy credential.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Nursing Program completion.
• Louisiana LPN licensure is required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• IV therapy certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members.
• Supervises the activities of Certified Nursing Assistants, Nurse Technicians and Unit Assistants.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certification

IV therapy

Team supervision

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

Board Certified Nursing Program

Louisiana LPN Licensure

Tools

IV Therapy equipment

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.
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: 36

Work Shift

7pm - 7am

**Must have 2+years of experience in an acute care setting on a med-surg unit.**

Summary of the Job

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Supervises the activities of Certified Nursing Assistance, Nurse Technicians and Unit Assistants.

Minimum Qualifications

Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program; Current Louisiana LPN Licensure and current BLS required. BLS certification must be 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. Intravenous (IV) Therapy certification required. Additional certification requirements vary by department. Ability to meet weekend and holiday requirements.

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%) - 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.

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.