Unit Assistant Adult ICU; Night Shift

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

many Health System, delivering world‑class healthcare close to home is our goal. 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.

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  36
• Work Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM

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).

• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant is required.
• Current BLS certification obtained through an ILCOR‑approved course (e.g., Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, American Red Cross) with a manikin check‑off.
• Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Typing and computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and ability to perform detail‑oriented tasks.

Must possess good physical health. Requirements include standing, sitting, or walking for long periods; lifting at least 50 pounds; and coping with moderate noise levels.

• 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

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct themselves in accordance with our mission, vision, and values. If you are unable to demonstrate these characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Administrative
• Hospitals and Health Care