Nurse Tech Per Diem - New Family Center

St. Tammany Parish Hospital (USA); United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks a Nurse Tech to assist nursing staff in routine patient care for a group of patients. The position may be floated to other Adult Health units and requires current enrollment in an accredited RN program.

Must have completed at least one hospital-based clinical rotation and hold current BLS from ILCOR-affiliated providers with a manikin check-off. Availability includes 12-hour day/evening/night shifts, with weekend or holiday shifts encouraged.

Qualifications

• Nurse Technician must be a student enrolled in an accredited RN program and must have completed at least one hospital-based clinical rotation.
• Current BLS certification through an ILCOR-affiliated provider is required upon hire and must include a manikin check off.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing staff with routine patient care for a designated group of patients.
• May be floated to other Adult Health nursing units as needed.

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 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-hour day, 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 found by clicking here, before applying for employment.

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.