RN Staff - Full Time - Emergency Services (Day Shift)

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

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking an experienced RN to join our Emergency Department for a 36-hour workweek, with a 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

shift. The role includes coordinating patient care using the nursing process and supervising a team of support staff to ensure safe, efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have completed a Board Certified Nursing Program, hold a Louisiana RN license, and possess current BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications (ALS/PALS within 6 months of

Qualifications

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.
• Current LA RN licensure.
• Current BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications (ALS/PALS within 6 months of hire) through ILCOR courses with manikin check off.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants, Monitor Technicians, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nurse Technicians, unit clerks and Paramedic technicians.

Education

Board Certified Nursing Program

LA RN licensure

BLS/ALS/PALS certifications (ILCOR)

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: 36

Work Shift: 7am-7pm

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. Supervises the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants, Monitor Technicians, Certified Nursing Assistance, Nurse Technicians, unit clerks and Paramedic technicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.
• Current LA RN licensure.
• Current BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications (ALS/PALS within 6 months of hire) 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

One Year Of Acute Emergency Department Experience Preferred.

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

Contact Information:

Ashley Sierra, HR Talent Partner
Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

EMPLOYMENT

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.