RN Staff Per Diem - Emergency Care Services (Night Shift)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking an RN to oversee patient groups during a 7pm–7am shift. You will provide care using the nursing process and coordinate with LPNs, CNAs, and other staff to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Required Louisiana RN licensure and current BLS/ALS/PALS certifications; one year ED experience preferred. This role demands physical stamina and strong teamwork on a night shift.

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.
• One year of acute Emergency Department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame and provides care via nursing process and team collaboration.
• Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants, Monitor Technicians, CNAs, Nurse Technicians, unit clerks and Paramedic technicians.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Nursing care

Team coordination

Education

RN licensure in Louisiana

Board Certified Nursing Program

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD

Work Shift: 7pm - 7am

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

[e-mail] | (985) 8984000

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