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

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, Louisiana, is seeking a dedicated RN to provide exceptional patient care and supervise nursing staff during the night shift. The ideal candidate will be a licensed nurse, with certifications in BLS, ALS, and PALS. Emergency department experience is preferred. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to manage various patient care tasks in a community-focused environment. Join us to be part of a team committed to world-class healthcare close to home.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.
• Must hold current Louisiana RN licensure.
• BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications required, with ALS/PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care during designated time frame.
• Supervise activities of various nursing staff.
• Ensure effective therapeutic use of self and nursing processes.

Skills

Board Certified Nursing Program

Current LA RN licensure

BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications

Acute Emergency Department Experience

Job description

Contact Information: Ashley Sierra, HR Talent Partner | [e-mail] | (985) 8984000

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: 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

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.