LPN Unit Assistant Per Diem - Hospital Medicine

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking an LPN Hospitalist Clinical Assistant to support hospital medicine throughput and patient placement. The role works with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, quality care while coordinating patient lists across units.

Successful candidates will hold an LA LPN license, have clinical experience, BLS certification, and be able to work autonomously within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a board-certified nursing program required.
• Current LA LPN licensure.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience.
• Strong planning, organizing and communication abilities.
• Current BLS certification (via ILCOR accredited courses with manikin check-off).

Responsibilities

• Assist in throughput and placement of patients admitted to the hospital medicine service.
• Cohort patients to appropriate units and streamline patient lists between providers.
• Collaborate with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and quality care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Education

LPN licensure

BLS certification

ILCOR course with manikin check‑off

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

Job Summary

The LPN Hospitalist Clinical Assistant is a professionally licensed practical nurse or medical assistant that assist in throughput and placement of patients admitted to the hospital medicine service. Cohort patients to appropriate units and streamline patient list between providers. The LPN Hospitalist Clinical Assistant works in a collaborative fashion with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure every patient receives comprehensive, timely and quality healthcare services.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of a board-certified nursing program required; current LA LPN licensure. Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience. Demonstrated ability in planning, organizing, and communicating. Ability to work with physicians and clinical support staff as part of a multi-disciplinary care team. Current BLS certification. 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. Strong organizational and critical thinking skills are needed as well as the ability to work in teams. Must be able to work autonomously.

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%) - talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%)– reaching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

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.