RN Staff, Off-Site Emergency Department

About the Role

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. Supervises the activities of Respiratory Therapists, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Unit Assistants.

Requirements

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.
• Associate Degree required, Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Current LA RN licensure.
• Current BLS, ALS, and PALS 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.
• TNCC and NRP certifications at or within 1 year of hire.
• CPI certification at or within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency Department experience
• Physical Requirements: 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.