RN - Diabetes Program

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver diabetes education in inpatient and outpatient settings, and through community and professional education services.

The role requires RN licensure, a minimum of three years of clinical experience, and preference for CDCES certification. Current BLS via ILCOR courses is required. Schedule: 32 hours per week.

Qualifikationen

• Diabetes education experience is valued.
• Licensed RN in the state.
• BLS certification required via ILCOR approved courses.

Kenntnisse

Diabetes education

Ausbildung

RN licensure

CDCES preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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: 32

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is a licensed registered nurse responsible and accountable for providing diabetes education in the inpatient and outpatient settings and through community and professional education services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited program for specific field of health care professional. (Registered Nurse)
• Current state licensure.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience.
• Additional, diabetes education experience highly preferred (inpatient and/or outpatient setting)
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) strongly preferred. Applicants are encouraged to successfully complete the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification examination within 6 months of obtaining the required experience hours and not to exceed 2 years from date of hire.
• 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. 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 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, handling/feeling

Contact Information

Hedda L Lacoste, HR Talent Partner

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

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.