RN Staff - Cardiology

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking an RN to oversee a patient group during designated times and deliver care using the nursing process in a cardiology-focused setting.

Responsibilities include performing Stress Testing, Transesophageal Echo, Cardioversion, Tilt Table Testing, Holter Monitoring, Bubble Study and EKG, with rotating on-call coverage for weekends and holidays; excellent teamwork and flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.
• Current Louisiana RN license.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR-accredited courses (e.g., AHA/ARC). The course must include a manikin check off.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and rotate call.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a group of patients during a designated time frame and provide care using the nursing process and collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Perform Stress Testing, Transesophageal Echo, Cardioversion, Tilt Table Testing, Holter Monitoring, Bubble Study, and EKG.
• Take rotating on-call for weekend and holiday coverage.

Skills

Board Certified Nursing

Registered Nurse license (LA RN)

BLS certification

ALS certification

Flexible hours

On-call rotation

Education

Board Certified Nursing Program

LA RN License

ILCOR-based BLS/ALS courses

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: 16

Work Shift

Monday - Friday: 7:00a to 3:30p and/or 7:30a to 4:00p | Rotating Holidays & Weekends on Call (8-12)

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/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Performs essential functions needed to carryout Stress Testing, Transesophageal Echo, Cardioversion, Tilt Table Testing, Holter Monitor Scanning, Bubble Study, & EKG. This employee will also take rotating call for weekend and holiday coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program
• Current LA RN License required
• Current BLS and ALS certifications 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
• Must be able to work flexible hours and rotate call.

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

Contact Information

Reuben K. Dunn, HR Talent Partner

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

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.