RN - Pre​/Post-Op Care; Outpatient Cardiology Center

Overview

many 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 Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday:
Times to Be Determined | No Nights, Calls, Holidays or Weekends

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. This group of patients are those undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures related to cardiology. These RNs may supervise the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants, Monitor Technicians, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nurse Technicians and Unit Clerks.

The Pre/Post procedure Care RN is accountable for planning and directing the pre-operative and post-operative care of every patient undergoing non-invasive & invasive procedures.

Current LA RN Licensure. 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 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

Reuben K. Dunn, HR Talent Partner
Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

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.