RN Staff Per Diem-Home Health

St. Tammany Health System; Madisonville (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to oversee patient care for Home Health patients.

You will be responsible for a group of patients during shifts, using the nursing process and collaborating with the health care team, while supervising Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. The role includes on-call rotation, mileage reimbursement, and driving a hospital-owned or personal vehicle to patient homes.

Qualifications

• Current RN license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing with no restrictions.
• Minimal 1 year clinical experience in acute care or inpatient nursing required for Home Health.
• Current BLS certification through recognized providers (ILCOR/AHA/Red Cross) with manikin check-off.
• Proficient IV skills and driving ability with reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame and provide care via nursing process and teamwork.
• Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants in the home health setting.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

IV skills

Computer skills

Driving

Education

RN License (Louisiana)

Tools

Medical software

EMR systems

Job description

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

• 8:00 am -4:30 pm

JOB SUMMARY:

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 and Certified Nursing Assistants.

Service area includes West St. Tammany and Washington parishes. On-call rotation. Mileage is reimbursed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current RN License with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing by an Accredited Institution with no restrictions. Minimal 1 year clinical experience in acute care or other inpatient nursing experience required for Home Health. Current BLS certifications 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. Proficient I.V. skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Home Health or Hospice experience preferred, but not required.

Proficient Computer Skills Preferred.

This position requires driving a hospital-owned vehicle and/or a personally owned vehicle to perform the essential job duties. Must have a valid and current state issued driver’s license. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence.

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%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, crawling

Contact Information:

Shelby Johnson Matherne, HR Talent Partner

Talent 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.