LPN Unit Assistant Per Diem - Hospital Medicine

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. 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. The LPN Hospitalist Clinical Assistant is a professionally licensed practical nurse or medical assistant that assist in throughput and placement of patients admitted to the hospital medicine service. They cohort patients to appropriate units and streamline patient list between providers. The LPN Hospitalist Clinical Assistant works in a collaborative fashion with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure every patient receives comprehensive, timely and quality healthcare services.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a board-certified nursing program required.
• Current LA LPN licensure.
• Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience.
• Demonstrated ability in planning, organizing, and communicating.
• Ability to work with physicians and clinical support staff as part of a multi-disciplinary care team.
• Current BLS certification 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.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Must be able to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in throughput and placement of patients admitted to the hospital medicine service.
• Cohort patients to appropriate units.
• Streamline patient list between providers.
• Work in a collaborative fashion with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure every patient receives comprehensive, timely and quality healthcare services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree