RN Staff - Cardiology (Part-Time)

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, Louisiana, is seeking a qualified nurse to oversee patient care during designated hours. Responsibilities include performing vital tests and procedures while ensuring patients receive optimal care. The ideal candidate must hold a Board Certified Nursing Program and a current LA RN License.

This part-time position requires flexibility in scheduling and being available for rotating call shifts. A health-focused profile to handle physical demands such as lifting and standing for extended periods is essential. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must possess good physical health, including the ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients using therapeutic methods and nursing processes.
• Perform essential functions needed for various tests.
• Take rotating call for weekend and holiday coverage.

Skills

Board Certified Nursing Program

Current BLS and ALS certifications

Flexible work hours

Education

Board Certified Nursing Program

Current LA RN License

Job description

Job Description & Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

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 carry out Stress Testing, Transesophageal Echo, Cardioversion, Tilt Table Testing, Holter Monitor Scanning, Bubble Study, and 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

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.