Unit Assistant - Full Time - Adult ICU (Day Shift)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking a Unit Assistant to support inpatient nursing care units and assist with patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

This role helps maintain smooth unit operations and quality patient flow in a dynamic hospital environment. Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, performing routine tasks, and ensuring accuracy in documentation and communication.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant.
• Current BLS certification through ILCOR courses with manikin check-off.
• Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Typing and computer skills; knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Assistant supports inpatient nursing care units and may participate in patient care under the direction of the RN.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Typing

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Detail-oriented

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: 36

Work Shift: 7am-7pm

Job Summary:

The Unit Assistant position is responsible for supporting inpatient nursing care units and may participate in patient care under the direction of the registered nurse (RN).

Minimum Qualifications:

Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant required. Current BLS certification 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. Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills required. Must have typing and computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and be able to perform detail-oriented tasks.

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

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 foundby 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.