RN Staff - Cath Lab

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Covington seeks an experienced nurse to provide safe nursing practices in the Cath lab for adult and geriatric patients. The role requires a current LA RN license, BLS and ALS certifications, and the ability to work flexible hours. Preferred candidates will have cardiac cath lab or critical care experience. The setting is a beautiful area with amenities fitting for all lifestyles. Join us in our commitment to delivering exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Current LA RN License required.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through approved courses.
• 1 year cardiac cath lab, critical care, or emergency room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute safe nursing practice in the Cath lab.
• Accountable for direct care of adult and geriatric patients.
• Float to Cardiology Pre/post if necessary.

Skills

Current LA RN License

BLS and ALS certifications

Ability to work flexible hours

On-call availability

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: 40

Summary of the Job

Executes safe nursing practice in the care of the patient requiring cardiac procedures in the Cath lab. Is accountable for direct care of the adult and geriatric patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive procedures in the cardiac Cath lab. Can float to Cardiology Pre/post if necessary and would be accountable for direct pre and post procedure nursing care of the adult and geriatric patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to take on-call (must live or stay within 30 minutes of hospital for call)

Preferred Qualifications

• CCRN or CVRN preferred.
• 1 year cardiac cath lab, critical care, or emergency room experience preferred.
• Candidates with previous cardiac nursing experience or other procedural experience such as endoscopy, interventional radiology, surgery, etc. may be considered.

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, balancing, stooping, handling/feeling, talking
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), crouching, crawling, reaching

Contact Information

Reuben K. Dunn, HR Talent Partner. Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

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