PACU RN (PRN)

St. Tammany Health System; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide patient care across shifts, with in-house response within 30 minutes when on call. The role requires current LA RN license, BLS/ALS certifications, and PALS within 6 months of hire.

The ILCOR courses must include a manikin check off. Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, coordinating with the health care team, and ensuring on-call coverage Monday through Saturday, with Sunday call only.

Qualifications

• Current LA RN license required.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR provided courses.
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
• ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing care

Critical care

On-call readiness

Nursing process

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (LA)

BLS Certification

ALS Certification

PALS Certification 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.

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.