RN Staff - Mother Baby - Full Time (Night Shift)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: 7pm-7am
Summary of the Job
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities for Newborn and Post-Partum patients (couplet), and female Med/Surg patient. Activities include, but are not limited to, use of the nursing process in the utilization of skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care as it relates to the specific needs of the patient. Registered Nurses also supervise the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants. Registered Nurses work within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and follow hospital policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse also complies with hospital and nursing standards in the performance of job duties and responsibilities. The Registered Nurse will support the goals and objectives of the department and of the hospital.
Minimum Qualifications
- Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.
- One year of experience with couplet care, preferred.
- Current LA RN licensure.
- BLS required upon hire, NRP required within 90 days of hire.
- Certifications may be 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.
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
Contact Information
Ashley Sierra, HR Talent Partner
Talent Acquisition - Human Resources
asierra@stph.org | (985) 8984000