Unit Assistant Adult ICU

Overview

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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.

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).

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Night Shift 7pm-7am

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 according to our mission, vision and values. Please review those expectations before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, please do not proceed with the application process.

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.