RN Staff Per Diem - Covington, 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:
TBD
Summary of the Job:
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.
Service area includes West St. Tammany and Washington parishes. On-call rotation. Mileage is reimbursed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current LA RN Licensure. BLS through the American Heart Association required. Acute Care or other inpatient nursing experience required. Minimal 1 year clinical experience required for Home Health. Minimal 2 years clinical experience required for Hospice. Proficient I.V. skills.
This position requires driving a hospital-owned vehicle and/or a personally owned vehicle to perform the essential job duties.
In order to be considered, the candidate:
Must have a valid and current state issued driver's license
Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at his/her own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence.
Clearance of driving record check; Driving records shall not contain any of the following: a suspended or revoked driver's license, 3 or more moving violations in the past 36 months, 2 or more accidents in the past 36 months, 1 or more instances of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the past 24 months, at fault in a fatal accident within the past 5 years, leaving the scene of an accident within the past 36 months, and/or reckless driving within the past 12 months.
Preferred Qualifications:
HH or Hospice experience preferred but not required. Proficient computer skills preferred.
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 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching,
Occasionally (1%-33%)- climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, crawling
Contact Information:
Blake Luna, HR Talent Partner
Talent Acquisition - Human Resources
EMPLOYMENT
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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.