PACU RN (PRN)

St. Tammany Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is recruiting a Registered Nurse to provide patient care during designated time frames, employing the nursing process, and coordinating with the health care team. Availability within 30 minutes when on call is required.

The role requires an active LA RN license with BLS and ALS ILCOR certifications; PALS is required within 6 months of hire. Preference given to nurses with acute medical/surgical and critical care or post-anesthesia experience.

Qualifications

• Current LA RN License and active BLS/ALS ILCOR certifications.
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to a group of patients during a designated time frame and apply nursing interventions.
• Utilize the nursing process, patient environment/equipment, and collaborate with health care team members.
• Be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

Skills

Critical care

Acute care

Team communication

Education

Louisiana RN License

BLS/ALS ILCOR certs

PALS within 6 months

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
Work Shift : Monday - Saturday scheduled shifts. Call only on Sunday. Call requirements on Weekdays and Weekends.

Summary of the Job:
Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/equipment, and other health care team members. Must be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current LA RN License. Current BLS and ALS 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. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.

PALS certification within 6 months of hire 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. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.

Preferred Qualifications:

Combination of acute medical / surgical nursing required, and critical care or post anesthesia nursing preferred.

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%) – hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

Contact Information:

Jennifer Saint, HR Talent Partner
Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

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 b 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.