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

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Parish Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department on the 7p-7a shift. You will provide direct patient care, utilize the nursing process, and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

You will supervise LPNs, unit assistants, monitor technicians, CNAs, nurse technicians, unit clerks, and paramedic technicians to ensure safe, efficient workflows and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame and provide care via the nursing process and teamwork.
• Supervises the activities of LPNs, Unit Assistants, Monitor Technicians, CNAs, Nurse Technicians, unit clerks and Paramedic technicians.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD

Work Shift: 7p-7a

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

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.

About Us

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.