Patient Care Technician (Nurse Tech) – Day Shift

St. Tammany Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Nursing Assistant/Nurse Tech to support the nursing staff by performing routine patient care for a designated group of patients.

This full‑time role offers a 36‑hour work week with a 7am–7pm shift in a community‑oriented health system on Louisiana’s north shore.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, current BLS certification, and Louisiana DOH/HLH certification or active enrollment in a nursing program.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Current BLS certification through any ILCOR provider required upon hire.
• Louisiana DOH/Hospitals certification or documentation of active enrollment as a student preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with routine patient care for a designated group of patients.
• Support shift operations during the 7am–7pm schedule (36 hours per week).

Skills

BLS certification

Active nursing student enrollment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in nursing program

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Nursing Assistant/Nurse Tech to support the nursing staff by performing routine patient care for a designated group of patients.

This full‑time role offers a 36‑hour work week with a 7am–7pm shift in a community‑oriented health system on Louisiana’s north shore.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, current BLS certification, and Louisiana DOH/HLH certification or active enrollment in a nursing program.