RN Staff - PACU

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse for PACU Staff. The role involves caring for patients post-anesthesia, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring safety and comfort during recovery.

The position is full-time with a 36-hour weekly schedule, Monday-Saturday with varying shifts and on-call requirements; requires LA RN license, BLS/ALS, and PALS within 6 months. On-site work, competitive compensation, and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current LA RN License.
• BLS and ALS certification through ILCOR courses with manikin check-off.
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to a group of patients during designated time frames.
• Utilize nursing process and teamwork to deliver care.
• Available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

Skills

RN license (LA)

BLS certification

ALS certification

PALS within 6 months

Job description

## RN Staff - PACUApply: Covington, LA: Full time: Posted Today: R13052At 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:** Monday-Saturday, varying shift times, with Call requirement.**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/equipment, and other health care team members. Must be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call. **Minimum Qualifications:**Current LA RN License. Current BLS and ALS certification 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. PALS certification 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:** Combination of acute medical / surgical nursing required, and critical care or post anesthesia nursing 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 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, reaching, handling/feeling, talking Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching**Contact Information:**Jennifer Saint, HR Talent PartnerTalent 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. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found **by clicking here**, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.**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.