Nurse Tech Per Diem - New Family Center

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

St. Tammany Health System seeks a Nurse Tech to support nursing staff in delivering routine patient care to a group of patients. The role may require floating to other Adult Health units and shifts include day, evening, and night as needed.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited RN program or be a recent RN graduate awaiting NCLEX, with current BLS certification upon hire. This is an on-site position at Covington, LA.

Qualificações

• Nurse Tech role requires current enrollment in an accredited RN program with good standing and at least one hospital-based clinical rotation completed.
• Alternate path: recent RN program graduate awaiting NCLEX results.
• Current BLS certification required upon hire from an ILCOR-affiliated course (e.g., AHA/Red Cross).

Responsabilidades

• Assist nursing staff with routine patient care for a designated group of patients.
• May be floated to other Adult Health nursing units as needed.
• Support documentation and adherence to unit policies and patient safety protocols.

Descrição da vaga

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 Nurse Tech assists the nursing staff in performing routine patient care to a group of patients for a designated period of time. The Nurse Tech may also be floated to other Adult Health nursing units.

Minimum Qualifications

Nurse Technician must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, must be in good standing and must have successfully completed at least one hospital-based clinical rotation. Alternately, a nurse tech may be a recent graduate of an accredited RN program awaiting successful completion of the NCLEX.

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 required upon hire. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.

Availability

Must be available to work 12-hourday, evening and/or night shifts, as needed by Nursing. Prefer applicants who are available to work one shift each week in a 6-week schedule, with at least 2 of those shifts being on the weekend and/or a holiday.

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 and hearing
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping and 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 foundb 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.