RN Staff - Pre-Op (Per Diem)

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and supervise Unit Assistants in Covington, LA. The role supports a team-based approach to nursing, with shifts that may be 8 or 12 hours and a rotating call schedule.

Qualifications include NLN-accredited nursing program completion, LA RN licensure, BLS, and ALS/PALS within 6 months. Prior medical-surgical or critical care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and LA RN licensure.
• Current BLS certifications through ILCOR provided courses with manikin check-off.
• ALS/PALS required within 6 months of hire. Two years current med-surg/critical care or same day surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame and provide care via nursing process and team members.
• Supervises the activities of Unit Assistants.
• Rotating call required.

Skills

Nursing assessment

IV therapy

Critical care experience

Surgical care

BLS certification

Education

NLN accredited nursing program

LA RN Licensure

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

Work Shift: Shifts may be 8 or 12 hours per day based on need, 5A-5P or 5A-2P. Two call shift requirement per 6-week schedule, plus a holiday call rotation.

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 Unit Assistants.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing. Current LA RN Licensure; 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. ALS/PALS required within 6 months of hire. Two (2) years current strong medical-surgical, critical care or same day surgery experience required. Strong IVT skills preferred.

8 and 12 hour shifts, flexible depending on daily Surgery schedule. Rotating call required.

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

Contact Information

Jennifer Saint, 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.

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.