LPN - General Medicine - Night Shift

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking an experienced LPN for the 7pm–7am shift. You will care for a group of patients during your designated time frame, utilizing the nursing process and collaborating with the health care team.

Requirements include Board Certified Nursing Program completion, Louisiana LPN licensure, current BLS (ILCOR-accredited), and IV Therapy certification. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.
• Current Louisiana LPN Licensure and current BLS required.
• BLS certification must be through ILCOR-provided courses (e.g., AHA, Red Cross) with a manikin check-off.
• IV Therapy certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame to provide care using the nursing process and collaboration with the health care team.
• Supervises the activities of Certified Nursing Assistants, Nurse Technicians and Unit Assistants.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Board Certified Nursing Program

Louisiana LPN Licensure

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

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.

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, 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.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home.

St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.