Nurse Tech Per Diem - Neuroscience

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

2d

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: TBD Job Summary: The Nurse Tech assists the nursing staff in performing routine patient care to a group of patients for a designated period of time. The Nurse Tech may also be floated to other Adult Health nursing units.

Requirements

• Nurse Technician must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, must be in good standing and must have successfully completed at least one hospital-based clinical rotation.
• Alternately, a nurse tech may be a recent graduate of an accredited RN program awaiting successful completion of the NCLEX.
• 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 required upon hire. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Must be available to work 12-hour day, evening and/or night shifts, as needed by Nursing.
• 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.
• Constant (67%-100%) - seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking and hearing
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping and crouching

Nice To Haves

• Prefer applicants who are available to work one shift each week in a 6-week schedule, with at least 2 of those shifts being on the weekend and/or a holiday.

Responsibilities

• The Nurse Tech assists the nursing staff in performing routine patient care to a group of patients for a designated period of time.
• The Nurse Tech may also be floated to other Adult Health nursing units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees