Director of Clinical Decision Unit

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

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About The Position

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 Summary of the Job: Provides administrative leadership for care of the adult patient. The Director is responsible for the daily clinical operations of the unit(s) and a team of frontline clinicians. The Director serves as a role model for customer service, quality, best practices, and innovation. In addition, the Director is accountable for the delivery of competent, compassionate, and effective care of patients on a 24-hour basis.

Requirements

• Current LA RN licensure.
• Five (5) years clinical experience in the care of hospitalized patients, plus two (2) years of progressive management experience which may include Charge Nurse and/or Supervisory roles.
• Current BLS and ALS 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• BSN, MSN, or Masters in a related field.
• RN-BC preferred.
• Preferred experience: Nursing care of medicine, telemetry, surgery, or oncology patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative leadership for care of the adult patient.
• Responsible for the daily clinical operations of the unit(s) and a team of frontline clinicians.
• Serves as a role model for customer service, quality, best practices, and innovation.
• Accountable for the delivery of competent, compassionate, and effective care of patients on a 24-hour basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager