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

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Nurse Tech to assist the nursing staff with routine patient care for a designated group of patients.

The role requires a high school diploma, Louisiana DOH NA certification or active enrollment, and current BLS with ILCOR manikin check-off; 36 scheduled hours weekly with a 7am-7pm shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current certification with Louisiana DOH or active enrollment in nursing school preferred.
• BLS certification (ILCOR) required upon hire with manikin check-off.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in performing routine patient care for a group of patients.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Louisiana DOH Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

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.

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.