- Perform and document a H&P and or Consultation co-signed by the physician within 24 hours
- Rounding
- Placing orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities s part of the care plan
- Following up on Diagnostic Test Results
- Documentation in the Progress Notes
- Performing hospital discharges and documenting a discharge summary
- Formalized patient handoffs as part of continuity of care
- Effective communication with patients, families and colleagues on the care team
- Minimum Masters Prepared: Curriculum must include didactic in clinical experience in Acute Care
- 1 year experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse preferred
- ICU Experience preferred
- Current Louisiana Registered Nurse License (RN)
- Current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure (APRN)
- Eligible for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana as approved by St Tammany Health System
aprn - icu - Covington, LA , USA, United States - St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Description
At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal.That means 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. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: 7 on 7 off rotation paired with Physician; (M-F) 7AM-7PM, (Sat & Sun) 7AM-5PM
Job Summary:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - with specific education and training in the care of Intensive Care patients. He/she is employed by St. Tammany Health System (STHS) for the purpose of coordinating the care of the critical care patients.
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - works in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Northlake Pulmonary Associate physicians and in association with members of the Intensivist care team (Surgical and Medical ICU) in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the intensive care patient in the provider role.
Major areas of responsibilities include:
In house management of the intensive care patients.
He/she will manage the critical and non-critical patients in the Intensive Care Units and the Neuro Intensive Care Unit, participate in multidisciplinary rounds and quality initiatives, etc.
He/she will provide in-house coverage for the Intensive Care patients and is required to work primarily the night shift and alternate other shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as indicated.
The primary duties of the Nurse Practitioner under the supervision of the Intensivist include:Minimum Qualifications:
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 and hearing
Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching
EMPLOYMENT
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment.
If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.