St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Location
Covington, Louisiana
The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing care to a designated group of patients within a specific timeframe using therapeutic nursing techniques and collaboration with the healthcare team. Essential functions include performing specialized cardiac procedures such as Stress Testing, Transesophageal Echo, Cardioversion, and EKG, in addition to taking rotating weekend and holiday call.
Candidates must have successfully completed a Board Certified Nursing Program and possess a current Louisiana RN License, along with current BLS and ALS certifications from an ILCOR-approved provider that includes a manikin check-off. The role requires the ability to work flexible hours, rotate call, and meet physical demands including standing for long periods and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program Current LA RN License required Current BLS and ALS 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 Must be able to work flexible hours and rotate call. 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%) - hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching Contact Information: Reuben K. Dunn, 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. 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.
