RN Staff - Full Time - Pediatric ER (Night Shift)

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Emergency Department in Covington, LA. The RN will coordinate clinical activities and supervise a team of nursing staff while ensuring compliance with standards.

Applicants must have successfully completed a Board Certified Nursing Program and hold current LA RN licensure, with BLS certification required upon hire. The position involves 36 scheduled weekly hours, primarily during night shifts, with physical demands including lifting and active patient care.

Qualifications

• Must possess good physical health for duties.
• BLS required upon hire; PALS, NRP, and ALS required within 90 days.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical activities for Pediatric Emergency Department patients.
• Supervise activities of LPNs, Unit Assistants, and CNAs.
• Follow hospital policies and comply with nursing standards.

Skills

BLS certification

Current LA RN licensure

Experience in Pediatric Emergency Department

Education

Board Certified Nursing Program

Job description

Job Summary

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 and is a peaceful, scenic, community‑oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Hours & Shift

36 scheduled weekly hours. Work shift: 7 pm–7 am.

Summary of the Job

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities for the Pediatric Emergency Department patient. Activities include, but are not limited to, use of the nursing process in the utilization of skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care as it relates to the specific needs of the patient. Registered Nurses also supervise the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants. The RN works within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and follows hospital policies and procedures and complies with hospital and nursing standards. The RN supports the goals and objectives of the department and the hospital. Nursing staff within Children’s Services areas are required to float to Pediatric Acute Unit as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.
• Current LA RN licensure.
• BLS required upon hire; PALS, NRP, and ALS required within 90 days of hire. Certifications may be earned through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) program such as Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. ILCOR courses must include a manikin check‑off.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in an acute Pediatric Emergency Department.

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time; lifting at least 50 pounds; able to work with 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
[e-mail] | (985) 898‑4000

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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.