LPN Per Diem - Emergency Care Services (Night Shift)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks an experienced LPN to join our ED/Urgent Care support team. The role focuses on clerical duties in a fast-paced environment, supporting patient flow and care coordination during the 7pm–7am shift.

Requirements include Board Certified Nursing Program completion, active Louisiana LPN licensure, BLS ILCOR certification, and strong communication, time management, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.
• Current Louisiana LPN Licensure.
• Previous ED or Urgent Care experience preferred.
• BLS certification through ILCOR courses with manikin check-off required.
• ALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical function for a designated time frame in accordance with hospital standards and procedures.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Board Certified Nursing Program

Louisiana LPN Licensure

Tools

BLS Certification (ILCOR)

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: TBD

Work Shift: 7pm-7am

Summary of the Job: Performs clerical function for a designated time frame in accordance with the standards and procedures of the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program. Current Louisiana LPN Licensure. Previous ED or Urgent Care experience preferred.

Current BLS certification 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.ALS required within 6 months of hire

Demonstrated communication, time management and organizational skills required. Must have typing and computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and be able to perform detail oriented tasks.

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%) – hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching, handling/feeling, talking
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, 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 b y 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.