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

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Nursing Assistant to support ICU patients and assist nursing staff during the day shift. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with active enrollment in a nursing program or current DH&H certification welcomed.

BLS certification is required upon hire. Candidates should be physically capable of lifting and standing for long periods and must be able to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

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 ILCOR provided courses required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with routine patient care.
• Support a designated group of patients in the Adult ICU.
• Contribute to a safe, comfortable patient environment during day shifts.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Active enrollment in nursing program (student)

Louisiana DH&H certification (current or documentation)

Job description

## Nursing Assistant - Full Time - Adult ICU (Day Shift)Apply: Covington, LA: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R13007At 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.