Nursing Assistant - Full Time - Adult ICU (Day Shift)

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is hiring a Nursing Assistant / Nurse Tech to support the nursing staff with routine patient care for a designated period.

This role supports patient comfort, safety, and basic procedures in a 7am-7pm shift. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, active Louisiana DH&H certification or enrollment in a nursing program, and current BLS certification from ILCOR.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Louisiana DH&H certification or active enrollment in a nursing program preferred.
• BLS certification through ILCOR required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with routine patient care for assigned patients.
• Follow hospital policies and maintain patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certification

Enrollment in nursing program

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in nursing program (active)

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: 36

Work Shift

7am-7pm

Job Summary

The Nursing Assistant / Nurse Tech assists the nursing staff in performing routine patient care to a group of patients for a designated period of time.

Minimum Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Current certification with the Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, or documentation from an accredited school of nursing validating active enrollment as a student 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 required upon hire. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off.

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.