RN Staff - PACU
About the role
At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, a peaceful, scenic, community‑oriented area with abundant amenities. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals.
Responsibilities
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/equipment, and other health care team members. Must be available in‑house within 30 minutes when on call.
Requirements
- Current LA RN License
- Current BLS and ALS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses (e.g., Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, American Red Cross); the ILCOR course must include a manikin check‑off.
- PALS certification within 6 months of hire through any ILCOR provided course with manikin check‑off.
Preferred Qualifications
- Combination of acute medical/surgical nursing required
- Critical care or post‑anesthesia nursing preferred
Physical Demands
Must possess good physical health. Requirements include standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time; lifting at least 50 pounds; ability to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical effort: constant (67%-100%) – hearing, seeing; frequently (34%-66%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking; occasionally (1%-33%) – climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching.
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42. Work Shift: Call requirements; can work 3 shifts on one week and 4 on another.